Shillong, Nov 28: A large cache of explosives was
recovered by Meghalaya Police in Jaintia Hills district on Friday.
In a major haul, altogether 243 pieces of 'NEOGEL 90'
explosive substances, 1832 detonators, wires and one stick of
superdyne, used in mines and quarries, were found during the
raid in the Ladrymbai area, SP M K Singh told reporters.
One person was arrested in the raid that was conducted on
tip-offs from police in neighbouring Assam's Badarpur area.
Police suspect the substances were brought from license
holders who use those powerful explosives in mines and
quarries in the area.
Bureau Report
First Published: Friday, November 28, 2008, 00:00