Dr Ali Mohammad Mir was trying to export the costly product to Delhi without paying VAT under Jammu and Kashmir VAT Act, prompting the seizure, a spokesman of the Commercial Taxes Department told PTI.
He said vigilant personnel of Commercial Taxes Department with the assistance of CRPF Personnel posted at main entrance gate of Srinagar International Airport foiled Mir's attempt.
Hailing from Kadalbal village of Pampore, which is referred to as 'Golden Bowl' of Kashmir for producing world