Four arrested with explosives for illegal mining

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Press Trust of India Jaipur
Last Updated : Jun 22 2016 | 5:22 PM IST
Four persons were arrested with around 2000 kg of explosives allegedly meant to be used for illegal mining in Dausa district of Rajasthan.
Following a tip-off, police checked three vehicles near Baswa area and seized 720 gelatin sticks along with fuse wire being illegally transported from Mui village to Tehla yesterday.
"Jaiprakash Mali (35), Surendra Prajapat (25), Vijay (22) and Kalu (20) were arrested under explosive substance act. The explosive and three vehicles were also seized," a police official said, adding, that the accused are in police custody till June 25.
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First Published: Jun 22 2016 | 5:22 PM IST

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