Kochi: Raids were conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod districts on Saturday in connection with the seizure of explosives in Malappuram district in February.
The raids started in the wee hours in different establishments of the accused and other suspects in Chemmad in Tirurangadi, Manorama News reported.
The investigation is being conducted regarding the illegal transportation of the explosives and the intentions of those involved. Apart from the firms owned by the accused, examinations are also being conducted at establishments linked to suspected persons,” the official said.
Police had seized over 10,500 gelatin sticks, along with detonators and wires, from the vehicle. A woman who owned the lorry was taken into custody during the investigation.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the explosives had been transported from outside Kerala.
The woman owning a quarry unit was taken into custody The NIA later took over the investigation to probe the wider network involved in the transportation and intended Kochi: Raids were conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod districts on Saturday in connection with the seizure of explosives in Malappuram district in February.
The raids started in the wee hours in different establishments of the accused and other suspects in Chemmad in Tirurangadi, Manorama News reported.
The investigation is being conducted regarding the illegal transportation of the explosives and the intentions of those involved. Apart from the firms owned by the accused, examinations are also being conducted at establishments linked to suspected persons,” the official said.
Police had seized over 10,500 gelatin sticks, along with detonators and wires, from the vehicle. A woman who owned the lorry was taken into custody during the investigation.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the explosives had been transported from outside Kerala.
The woman owning a quarry unit was taken into custody The NIA later took over the investigation to probe the wider network involved in the transportation and intended use of the explosives.
IIa raids in Kerala
