770-kg explosives found at residences of RSS leader in Kerala ahead of LS polls
Kannur: In a significant operation, the Kerala Police have uncovered a substantial cache of 770 kg explosives from the residences of a local Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader and his relative in Poyiloor, Kannur district.
The explosives were discovered at the homes of Vadakayil Pramod, a local RSS leader, and his relative Vadakayil Shanta. Pramod, who is currently absconding, is believed to be connected to the seized materials.
The operation was led by Kolavalloor Police Inspector Sumeet Kumar and Sub-Inspector Sobin, initiated based on confidential information received by the police. The significant seizure has prompted the police to launch legal proceedings, with two cases registered in connection with the incident.
"Preliminary investigations suggest that the explosives were intended for illegal distribution," Kolavalloor Police was quoted as saying to Maktoob. "Efforts are being intensified to ensure the safety and security of the region amidst these concerning developments."
However, speaking to Vartha Bharati over a phone call, Kolavalloor SHO stated that while the reports of the recovery were true, he added that the explosives were meant to be used for firecrackers during the Ugadi festival. He also added that Pramod was arrested.
The SHO also confirmed that Pramod was linked to RSS and was one of their local leaders.
The discovery of such a substantial quantity of explosives had sparked alarm among locals, especially as the Lok Sabha elections draw near.
Last year, another incident involving RSS-affiliated individuals making bombs resulted in severe injuries. A youth named Vishnu (20), associated with the RSS, suffered grave injuries after an explosion occurred during bomb-making near Eranjolipalam in Kannur. Vishnu's hands were severely injured in the blast, which occurred while he was making a bomb in a field near his residence.
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Illegally stored gas cylinders seized
Thane (PTI): Authorities have seized illegally stored 1,839 gas cylinders and seven vehicles worth over Rs 67 lakh in the Dombivli MIDC area of Thane district, officials said on Saturday.
A special vigilance team of the Mumbai Rationing Department detected an illegal storage of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders in Phase-2 of Dombivli (East).
Cylinders belonging to multiple gas agencies were found stockpiled in closed vehicles, unauthorised warehouses, and open sheds without mandatory permissions from the Explosives Department, Fire Department, or oil companies, according to an official release.
