Kerala police seized explosives in Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's constituency ahead of vote counting, raising concerns about election security.
Key Points
- Kerala police seized crude bombs and gunpowder in Dharmadam constituency.
- The constituency is represented by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
- The raid was conducted based on a tip-off about illegal firecracker manufacturing.
- A case has been registered against a local resident in connection with the seizure.
- Illegal firecracker manufacturing has reportedly increased due to restrictions on licensed shops.
Police seized explosive materials, such as crude country-made bombs and gunpowder, during a search in the Dharmadam Assembly constituency, represented by CM Pinarayi Vijayan, a day ahead of the counting of votes.
Explosives Seized During Police Search
Elections to the 140 constituencies in Kerala were held on April 9, and votes will be counted on May 4.
Acting on a tip-off about illegal firecracker manufacturing resembling crude bombs, a team of Edakkad police searched a house in Thannada in the Meppoyil area and recovered five country-made bombs and over three kilograms of explosive powder.
Investigation and Legal Action
Police registered a case against a resident identified as Nanu in connection with the seizure.
Rise in Illegal Firecracker Production
According to officials, the search was carried out following intelligence inputs that explosive materials were being manufactured at the premises under the guise of firecracker production.
They said there has been a rise in illegal firecracker manufacturing in the region following restrictions imposed on licensed firecracker shops.
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