Bengaluru: 800 kg gelatin sticks seized from construction site; two booked
Bengaluru police have seized 800 kg of illegally stored gelatin sticks from a construction site in Bhoganahalli and arrested two individuals. Local residents had previously complained about dangerous, unauthorized blasting activities occurring late at night near a school.
Why it matters
The incident underscores critical safety and regulatory failures in urban construction projects, posing significant risks to public safety and infrastructure.
The Bellandur police have seized more than 800 kg of gelatin sticks, allegedly stored illegally at a construction site in Bhoganahalli, and booked two persons in connection with the case.
The arrested have been identified as Arun Kumar, owner of a private construction company and Jagan, a site engineer with the firm. The police have launched a detailed investigation to ascertain the source of the explosives, their intended use and whether other persons were involved.
According to the police, a large construction project is under way on nearly 25 acres at Bhoganahalli, Bellandur. A rock formation was found at the site during the construction work, following which gelatin explosives were allegedly brought in to blast and break the rock.
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