Purulia (WB): A cache of explosives has
been seized from Maoist affected Ayodhya hills area of Purulia
district by the joint forces personnel, police said today.
Around 300 detonators and 100 gelatine sticks were
recovered from two persons at Sirkabadh adjoining Ayodhya
Hills under Arsa police station last evening during a routine
checking.
The duo, challenged by the forces, tried to flee but
were caught and the explosives were found in their carry bags.
The two men, residents of Arsa, were being
interrogated to ascertain whether they had any link with
Maoists, they said.
PTI
First Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 13:44