Nagaur Police Uncover Massive Explosives Cache in Farmhouse Raid, Arrest One
In a significant operation late Saturday night, Nagaur police conducted a raid on a farmhouse in Sarhad Harsaur village, leading to the seizure of nearly 10,000 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and other materials used to manufacture explosives. One individual has been apprehended in connection with this case, facing charges related to the illegal storage and trafficking of explosive substances.
Large-Scale Consignment Poses Grave Threat
A police officer involved in the investigation emphasized the severity of the discovery, stating, "This was a very large consignment of explosives being stored in one place. It could have led to devastating consequences." The restricted explosives were found concealed within a house constructed on agricultural land, located in the Thanwala police station area of the district.
Joint Operation Yields Substantial Haul
The raid was executed by a joint team comprising personnel from the district special team (DST) and the Thanwala police station. During the operation, authorities recovered 187 bags containing a total of 9,550 kilograms of ammonium nitrate. Additionally, significant quantities of detonators, fuse wires, and other essential components used in the assembly of explosives were confiscated.
Accused Identified with Criminal History
The arrested individual has been identified as Suleman Khan, aged 58. Nagaur Superintendent of Police Mridul Kachhawa disclosed that Khan has three previous criminal cases registered against him, indicating a pattern of illicit activities.
Ongoing Investigation and Potential Links
An officer engaged in the investigation provided details on the legal proceedings, noting, "A case was registered against the accused under relevant sections of the Explosives Act and BNS. We are interrogating him to trace the source of explosives, their intended use and possible links to a wider supply network." Police authorities are actively pursuing leads to uncover the origins of the explosives and their intended applications.
Possible Connection to Illegal Mining
Investigators have not dismissed the possibility that the explosives were intended for use in illegal mining operations. This potential link raises concerns about the broader implications of such large-scale storage of hazardous materials in rural areas.
