THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The National Investigation Agency assume the involvement of top guns in aiding Swapna and Sandeep, the accused of the gold smuggling case at Thiruvananthapuram airport, cross the border despite travel restrictions and police surveillance. NIA will also probe this once after receiving the custody of the accused.

A triple lockdown was imposed in Thiruvananthapuram since last Monday. The borders of the city is closed and there is police checking. There is strict checking at the Tamil Nadu border as well.

Pass isn't needed to travel outside Kerala, but one has to register in order to get into Karnataka. Strict restrictions are in place in Tamil Nadu where the COVID situation is severe. Vehicles are allowed to get into Tamil Nadu after ensuring the possession of a pass. There is a ban on night travel through Wayanad.