NIA Conducts Raids Across Three States in Explosives Investigation
NIA raids 19 locations in 3 states in Kerala explosives seizure case
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka related to a case involving the seizure of a significant quantity of explosives in Kerala's Malappuram district. The operation resulted in the arrest of six individuals and the confiscation of explosives and digital evidence.
- 01NIA searched 19 locations linked to a case involving the seizure of 89,600 gelatin sticks and 10,500 detonators in Malappuram, Kerala.
- 02The explosives were procured illegally without a valid license and were intended for unlawful activities.
- 03The investigation began after local police found a lorry loaded with explosives parked at a brick company in Malappuram.
- 04Six individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, which poses serious implications for national security.
- 05The NIA is actively investigating the supply chain for the illegally procured explosives.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) executed extensive raids on Saturday across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka as part of an investigation into the seizure of a large cache of explosives in Malappuram district, Kerala. The operation targeted 19 locations, including the residences of the accused and suppliers of explosives. During the searches, NIA officials recovered various items, including gelatin sticks and digital devices. This investigation follows the earlier seizure of 89,600 gelatin sticks and 10,500 detonators from a lorry parked at the Farha Hollow Bricks company in Malappuram, where the explosives were found to have been obtained without proper licensing for illegal purposes. So far, six suspects have been arrested, highlighting serious national security concerns. The NIA has taken over the case to further investigate the supply chain and intended use of these explosives.
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The raids and arrests are significant for local security, addressing the illegal procurement of explosives.
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