The Customs Department has formed a probe committee to investigate the recent gold smuggling case.

A six-member probe committee was formed under the headship of Man Bahadur Poudel, Director at the Investigation Section of the Customs Department, said Information Officer Punya Bikram Khadka.

The investigation committee has been directed to submit its report within five days. 

Director General of the Department Shova Kanta Poudel formed the probe committee today to look into the incident.

The Department of Revenue Investigation had seized around 100 kg gold from Sinamangal on Wednesday. 

Six persons have been arrested in connection with the case so far.