Tonk Police busted a huge explosive consignment, made arrests after receiving a tip-off.

The District Special Team (DST) of Tonk police arrested two people and seized 150 kg of explosives from their car on Wednesday, December 31, officials said.

He said that the arrested accused have been identified as Surendra Patwa and Surendra Mochi, residents of Bundi district.

DSP Mrityunjay Mishra said that acting on a tip-off, the DST stopped a car in Baroni police station area and recovered about 150 kg of ammonium nitrate concealed in sacks of urea fertilizer.

He said that the accused were allegedly taking explosive material from Bundi to Tonk for supply.

Apart from ammonium nitrate, police seized 200 cartridges and six bundles of security fuse wire measuring approximately 1,100 metres. The car used to transport the material was also seized.

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Mishra said that the operation was immediately launched after receiving specific intelligence and further investigation is underway to ascertain the source, intended use and possible links of the seized explosive material.

He said the police are interrogating the accused and investigating whether the consignment was meant for illegal activities including mining.