Meghalaya: Over 2000 IEDs and 4000 gelatin sticks seized by police from vehicle

GUWAHATI: Police in Meghalaya seized over 2,000 aluminium improvised electrical detonators (IEDs) and more than 4,000 gelatin sticks from a vehicle early on Friday

Published on: Aug 20, 2021, 23:11:05 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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GUWAHATI: Police in Meghalaya seized over 2,000 aluminium improvised electrical detonators (IEDs) and more than 4,000 gelatin sticks from a vehicle early on Friday.

The IEDs and gelatin sticks seized by the police (Meghalaya Police)

According to the police, based on specific information the vehicle bearing an Assam registration number was intercepted at 1:10 am near Byrnihat police outpost while it was on its way to Guwahati.

“The vehicle was initially signaled to stop at Umsning, but the driver of the vehicle evaded the police by speeding, following which a police team pursued the vehicle and it was finally detained at Byrnihat,” said a police statement.

A search of the vehicle led to recovery of 2,044 IEDs and 4,027 gelatin sticks.

The vehicle and the explosives have been seized and the driver arrested under provisions of Explosive Substances Act. A case has been lodged at Nongpoh police station and further investigation is underway.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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