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In Kerala, NIA raided a warehouse in Tirurangadi in Malappuram district and the house of a lorry owner in Puthiyathukunnu in Vandoor.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted simultaneous raids at 19 places in Keralam, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This action was taken as part of the investigation into the illegal explosives recovery case in Malappuram district of Kerala. The agency is investigating the source of explosives, supply chain and possible networks associated with it.
According to officials, this case is from Malappuram. On February 7, 2026, police had recovered 89,600 gelatin sticks and 10,500 detonators hidden in 448 boxes from a truck laden with onions in Chemmad (Malappuram). After this recovery, security agencies had raised concerns about its possible misuse and security risks.
On 7 February 2026, 89,600 gelatin sticks and 10,500 detonators hidden in 448 boxes were recovered in Chemmad (Malappuram).
Police investigation revealed that the explosive material was brought in this truck from Bijapur in Karnataka.
Explosives brought from Bijapur, Karnataka
Police had arrested six people in the case. Initial investigation revealed that the explosives were to be used for illegal mining, but in view of the huge quantity recovered, the NIA decided to conduct a detailed investigation. Police investigation revealed that the explosive material was brought from Bijapur in Karnataka.
The NIA took over the case from Keralam Police earlier this year. Considering the seriousness of the case, the agency has expanded the scope of investigation.
NIA is the country’s premier anti-terrorism investigation agency. In recent months the agency has intensified its action against illegal arms and explosives networks operating at the interstate level.
Network fears in many states
- The links of some people involved in the procurement and distribution of the seized material may extend to several states. For this reason, action was taken simultaneously at many places from Saturday morning.
- Investigators are trying to find out how the explosives were procured, stored and moved. The agency is also investigating whether these materials were to be used for any illegal activity or illegal business.
- The explosive material may have been collected and delivered to the targets through a network spread across various states in South India. Based on this possibility, NIA has further expanded the scope of investigation.
- During the raid the teams searched residential and business premises belonging to the suspects. There, documents, digital devices and other evidence are being examined, so that information about the entire network can be obtained.
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