Nagaur Police Uncover Massive Explosives Cache in Farmhouse Raid
In a significant security operation, Nagaur police conducted a late-night raid on a farmhouse in Rajasthan, leading to the seizure of nearly 10,000 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and other materials used for manufacturing explosives. The dramatic operation took place on Saturday night in Sarhad Harsaur village, located within the jurisdiction of the Thanwala police station area.
Major Haul of Restricted Explosive Materials
A joint team comprising personnel from the district special team (DST) and Thanwala police station executed the raid on a house constructed on agricultural land. During the search, authorities discovered 187 bags containing a total of 9,550 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, along with substantial quantities of detonators, fuse wires, and various other components essential for assembling explosive devices.
"This was a very large consignment of explosives being stored in one place. It could have led to devastating consequences," revealed a senior police officer involved in the operation. The officer emphasized the grave danger posed by such a massive quantity of restricted explosive materials concentrated in a single location.
Arrest and Investigation Details
Police authorities have arrested one individual in connection with the illegal storage and trafficking of explosives. The accused has been identified as Suleman Khan, aged 58. According to Nagaur Superintendent of Police Mridul Kachhawa, Khan already had three previous criminal cases registered against him prior to this incident.
Investigating officers have registered a case against the accused under relevant sections of the Explosives Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). "We are interrogating him to trace the source of explosives, their intended use and possible links to a wider supply network," stated an officer directly involved in the ongoing investigation.
Possible Links to Illegal Mining Activities
While the investigation continues, police officials have not ruled out the possibility that the seized explosives were intended for use in illegal mining operations. The substantial quantity of ammonium nitrate—a chemical compound commonly used in both industrial applications and improvised explosive devices—has raised serious concerns about potential criminal activities.
The discovery of such a significant cache of explosive materials in a rural farmhouse has prompted authorities to intensify their scrutiny of similar locations across the region. Police are now working to determine whether this seizure represents an isolated incident or points to a more extensive network involved in the illegal trade of explosive substances.
