400 kg of explosives seized from poultry farm
Police in Puliyangudi seized 400 kg of explosives from a poultry farm following a surprise raid. Three individuals were arrested for allegedly stocking the materials without permission for firecracker production.
Why it matters
The seizure highlights ongoing safety concerns and regulatory enforcement regarding the illegal storage of hazardous materials ahead of festival seasons.
Puliyangudi police have picked up three persons in connection with the seizure of 400 explosives from a poultry farm on Monday.
Sources in the police said a surprise raid was conducted in the poultry farm on Puliyangudi – Sankarankovil Road on Monday following information about stocking of a huge quantity of explosives. When the police raided the poultry farm, they found 400 kg of explosives in several bags.
The police picked up M. Mahendran, 23 of Vembakottai, S. Allimuthu, 42, of Thiruthangal near Sivakasi and K. Lakshmanan, 34, of Veerirupp near Sankarankovil from the spot.
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