Bengaluru: 800 kg gelatin sticks seized from construction site; two booked
A rock formation was found at the site during the construction work, following which gelatin explosives were allegedly brought in to blast and break the rock.
The police in Bengaluru's Bellandur area have confiscated over 800 kg of gelatin sticks allegedly stored illegally at a construction site in Bhoganahalli. Two individuals, Arun Kumar and Jagan, were arrested in connection with the case. A large construction project spanning approximately 25 acres is underway at the site, with a rock formation reportedly discovered during the building process.
The explosives were reportedly used without proper authorization or safety measures. The police have initiated an investigation to determine the source of the explosives, their purpose, and if additional individuals were involved. The construction project is reportedly owned by a private real estate company, which hired a city-based construction company to carry out the work.
Residents have expressed concerns over the blasting taking place late at night, sometimes after midnight, disrupting the peace and raising worries about the safety of nearby schools. The police are investigating the procurement and transportation of the gelatin sticks, who authorized their usage, and compliance with safety regulations.
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