Meghalaya Police Seize 30,000 Explosive Detonators in East Jaintia Hills
Major Explosive Seizure in Meghalaya
The seized explosives with the two accused. (Photo: @MeghalayaGov/X)
Shillong, May 14: In a significant operation, Meghalaya Police apprehended two individuals and confiscated 30,000 explosive detonators from a vehicle in the East Jaintia Hills district during a routine naka checking at Umkiang.
The police stopped a white hatchback with the registration number AS-10-A-5916 around 2:30 AM on Thursday while it was reportedly en route to Silchar in Assam.
Upon inspection, officers discovered the explosive detonators hidden within two cardboard boxes and a gunny bag. Authorities confirmed that these explosives were being transported unlawfully.
The suspects have been identified as Kamrul Ali Laskar from Jamalpur and Ibrahim Uddin Laskar from Loknathpur, both hailing from Assam's Cachar district.
A criminal case has been filed at Lumshnong Police Station under pertinent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Explosive Substances Act. An investigation is underway to determine the origin and intended use of the explosives.
Officials suspect that the detonators may have been intended for illegal coal mining operations in the area.
It was noted that permissions for the procurement, storage, and use of explosives are granted at the district level, while police oversee the law and order aspects related to their handling and transportation.
Additionally, sources indicated that there are often discrepancies between the documented amounts of explosives and their actual management in practice.