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Crime
Madhya Pradesh Police Seize Large Stock of Illegal Commercial Explosives in Sagar Village
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 01:32 PM
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Police from Baheria police station in Sagar district conducted a raid on a residential property in Majhua village, confiscating a substantial quantity of illegal commercial explosives.
The Baheria police station of Sagar district carried out a surprise raid on a house in the rural settlement of Majhua, located in the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh. Officers entered the residential premises early on, following intelligence inputs that suggested the presence of unauthorised explosive material.
During the operation, investigators uncovered a large cache of commercial‑grade explosives that were not registered or licensed for any legitimate use. The seized stock included several containers of high‑explosive compounds typically employed in industrial or mining activities, but the items were found in a private dwelling, indicating illegal possession.
Local authorities have placed the seized explosives under forensic examination and have opened a criminal case against the occupants. The police have indicated that further inquiries will determine whether the material was intended for illicit trade, sabotage, or other unlawful purposes, and appropriate charges under the Explosives Act will be filed.
During the operation, investigators uncovered a large cache of commercial‑grade explosives that were not registered or licensed for any legitimate use. The seized stock included several containers of high‑explosive compounds typically employed in industrial or mining activities, but the items were found in a private dwelling, indicating illegal possession.
Local authorities have placed the seized explosives under forensic examination and have opened a criminal case against the occupants. The police have indicated that further inquiries will determine whether the material was intended for illicit trade, sabotage, or other unlawful purposes, and appropriate charges under the Explosives Act will be filed.