In a major operation, the District Special Task Force (DST) in Rajasthan’s Tonk seized a large quantity of explosives. Police recovered 150 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, which was concealed along with urea fertiliser.
According to reports, the search also led to the recovery of 200 explosive cartridges and six bundles of safety fuse wire. Each bundle contained around 183 metres of wire, taking the total seized fuse wire to over 1,100 metres.
During the operation, police arrested Surendra Patwa and Surendra Mochi, residents of Bundi district. The two accused were transporting the explosive material in a car from Bundi to Tonk for supply.
The DST team conducted the operation in the Baroni police station area, where the suspicious vehicle was intercepted and searched. Police seized both the explosives and the car used by the accused.
Police said two individuals have been arrested in connection with the seizure. DSP Mrityunjay Mishra said, “A major operation was conducted in which explosives were seized from a vehicle. The explosives included 150 kg of ammonium nitrate hidden in urea bags. Two accused, Surendra Patwa and Surendra Mochi , have been arrested, and further investigation is being carried out on all aspects of the case.”
