Women’s World Cup trophy detained at Mumbai airport

In a surprising incident, the 2013 Women’s World Cup trophy replica has been detained by the customs officials at the Mumbai airport on Wednesday. The trophy was brought for a promotional event as the cricket tournament is scheduled in the city early next year.

According to the customs officials, the trophy arrived via baggage from Dubai while

 the rules suggest that it can only be brought into the country through cargo.
The officials also revealed that one needs to seek prior permissions in order to bring the trophy via baggage. As per the regulation, the authorities will have to pay a duty on it.

Also, the BCCI had sent a letter to the customs officials requesting an exemption from taxes. But, the officials said that without documents signifying the approval of the central government, the trophy will not be released.