UP to Telangana: Massive Explosives Haul Worth ₹20 Lakh Seized
Adilabad police intercepted two cars carrying 20,000 detonators from UP. Seven suspects arrested for illegal transport of explosives.
In a major crackdown on the illegal transport of hazardous materials, the Adilabad Police have intercepted a massive shipment of explosives seized in Adilabad, valued at approximately ₹20 lakh. Seven individuals have been arrested for smuggling detonators and boosters from Uttar Pradesh to Telangana without the required licenses.
The Sting at Pipparwada Toll Plaza
The operation unfolded near the Pipparwada Toll Plaza in Jainath Mandal. During routine vehicle checks, police officers noticed two vehicles carrying seven passengers who were behaving suspiciously. Upon stopping and searching the cars, the authorities discovered a staggering cache of explosives hidden within.
District Superintendent of Police Akhil Mahajan revealed during a press conference that the seizure included:
- 20,000 electronic detonators, with an estimated value of ₹19 lakh.
- 90 boosters, valued at approximately ₹15,000.
In addition to the explosives, the police confiscated the two vehicles used for transport and six mobile phones from the suspects.
The Modus Operandi: A Cross-Country Smuggle
According to the preliminary investigation, the group had traveled to Uttar Pradesh to procure the materials. The SP detailed a calculated scheme where the accused worked with a man identified as Ravikumar in UP. To evade detection, they obtained bills from the supplier company using fake or third-party names.
To further disguise the illegal cargo, the electronic detonators were carefully packed inside booster boxes. The group intended to sell these explosives at inflated prices to quarries, mines, and crushers within Telangana.
The Arrested and the Hunt for Accomplices
The police have arrested seven men in connection with the crime:
- Chepyala Parashuram (30) of Medipalli, Boduppal area.
- Vallepu Teja (23) and Kasthuri Sunil (26) from Koppur village.
- Kadam Shravan (36) of Narasimhulapalli village.
- Soora Ranjith (25) of Bheemadevarapalli.
- Kasthuri Madhu Kiran (28) and Pagala Sampath Reddy (52) from Chintalapalli village.
While seven people are in custody, the Jainath Police Station has registered a case against a total of nine individuals. The police are currently searching for two other key suspects, MD Waheed and Ravikumar, to determine their exact roles in the smuggling ring.
Police Warning on Public Safety
"Transporting, storing, and selling explosives without permission or a licence is a crime," stated SP Akhil Mahajan, warning that strict legal action will be taken against anyone involved in such dangerous activities.
The police department is now conducting an in-depth probe to identify the ultimate buyers of the explosives and to uncover any other links in this illegal supply chain. Authorities emphasized that they are maintaining constant vigilance to prevent activities that threaten public safety.