New Delhi: Rajsamand, Rajasthan: Rajasthan police seized a truck carrying 109 cartons of explosives, including 981 gelatin sticks, 93 detonators, and a safety fuse, and arrested two men in connection with the haul. Authorities believe the explosives, capable of causing damage within a 10-km radius, were likely being transported for mining activities, as the region has several marble mines.
The seizure took place at a police blockade at Trinetra Circle, Rajsamand, following a tip-off. The truck was driven by Bhagwat Singh and accompanied by Himmat Singh, both residents of Rajasthan. Neither could produce the required documentation for transporting the explosives. The police have impounded the vehicle and registered a case, with a thorough investigation now underway.
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nathdwara, Shipra Rajawat, said, “Acting on an informant’s tip, our team stopped the pick-up truck and recovered 100 cartons of explosive material, including 981 gelatin sticks, 93 detonators, and a 30-foot safety fuse. The driver and his associate failed to produce the mandatory transport documents. They have been arrested, and the truck has been seized.”
Authorities are continuing their probe to determine the intended destination and purpose of the explosives.
