30,000 detonators seized from car in Meghalaya, 2 from Assam held
National 14 May, 2026

30,000 detonators seized from car in Meghalaya, 2 from Assam held

Business To Business, Shillong, 14th May 2026: Two persons from Assam were arrested after police allegedly recovered 30,000 detonators from their vehicle in East Jaintia Hills district, officials said on Thursday.
According to Superintendent of Police Pankaj Kumar Rasgania, the vehicle was intercepted during a checking drive at Umkiang in the early hours of Wednesday while it was travelling towards Silchar.
“A thorough search of the vehicle led to the recovery of 30,000 detonators. The detonators were concealed inside two boxes and a bag,” the officer said.
Police are investigating the source and intended destination of the explosives, as well as whether the accused possessed valid documentation or licences for transporting such material.

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