Explosive materials worth ₹19.15 lakh seized, seven arrested
Adilabad police seized explosive materials worth ₹19.15 lakh, including 20,000 electronic detonators, during a vehicle check. Seven individuals were arrested for allegedly transporting the materials illegally to sell to local mines and quarries.
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Illegal trade in industrial explosives poses significant public safety and security risks, necessitating strict law enforcement oversight.
Explosive materials worth ₹19.15 lakh seized, seven arrested ADILABAD The Adilabad district police seized explosive materials worth around ₹19.15 lakh being transported illegally from Uttar Pradesh to Telangana during a vehicle-checking drive at Pipparwada toll plaza in Jainath mandal on Wednesday. Seven persons were arrested in connection with the case. Superintendent of Police Akhil Mahajan told the media on Thursday (Octoberr 15) that the seized consignment comprised 20,000 electronic detonators worth around ₹19 lakh and 90 boosters valued at ₹15,000.
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