THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: There is a new turning point in the case related to gold smuggling via Thiruvananthapuram airport. The case came to new dimensions after finding that Serina Shaji, a native of Kazhakoottam and an accused in the case has some connection with Pakistan. The case will now be investigated by Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and National Investigation Agency (NIA).

The DRI obtained some evidences proving the links of Serina, owner of a beauty parlour in Dubai, with Pakistan. Nadeem, a Pakistani introduced Serina to the gold smuggling team. It has been found that Nadeem provided cosmetics to her beauty parlour. RAW and NIA are investigating the incident as the incident would affect national security. Not only that Jithu who controlled the gold smuggling team in Dubai, is a close aide of Nadeem.

Gold of 25 kilos worth Rs eight crore was seized from Sunil Kumar and Serina Shaji, who came from Dubai on May 13. Many were nabbed following a probe conducted. It was also found that Prakash Thampy, nabbed in the case was a close aide of violinist Balabhaskar.