The Thar Express was on its way from Pakistan. (Representational)

Three Pakistani nationals were detained for illegally carrying gold worth Rs 4.28 lakh on the Thar Express, which was on its way from Pakistan, an official said Sunday.

The 130 gm gold was seized late on Saturday night at Munabao railway station in Barmer from three passengers of the train that runs weekly between the two countries, a customs official said.

The detainees have been identified as Shabbir Husain, Dhuda Ram and Devdas, the official said.

The Thar Express plies between Jodhpur and Munabao in Barmer, the last station of India and connects finally with Karachi in Pakistan through Khokhrapar, the first station in Pakistan, according to news agency AFP.