Major Security Scare Averted on New Year’s Eve as Huge Cache of Ammonium Nitrate Intercepted in Rajasthan

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The Rajasthan Police stopped a major threat on the last day of the year. The District Special Team acted on a secret tip and successfully managed to stop a Maruti Ciaz car on the Tonk-Jaipur highway. Two men, Surendra Patwa and Surendra Mochi, were caught as the officers found 150 kg of ammonium nitrate inside the car.

The chemicals were hidden in sacks of urea, a common trick to hide materials. Police also found 200 explosive cartridges; they also seized 1,100 meters of safety fuse wire.

Intelligence-Led Interception in Tonk
 

DSP Mrityunjay Mishra stated, “Explosives were seized from a Maruti Ciaz car. 150 kg of ammonium nitrate hidden in sacks of urea seized. In addition, police recovered 200 explosive batteries and 1100 meters of wire. Two accused have been arrested. One is Surendra, and the other is Surendra Mochi... An investigation is underway...” This quick action prevented a disaster.

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The event shows a new trend in local smuggling. Criminals now use state highways instead of risky borders. They likely thought the New Year rush would hide them. The suspects used "noise" from holiday traffic as a shield, however the festive rush did not distract the police this time. This proves that internal security is becoming much more proactive.

Investigation into Potential Terror Links and Supply Chain
 

The police are now looking for the source of these items. Both suspects live in the Bundi district. Officers are questioning them about their plans, as they want to know if the goal was mining or terror. Ammonium nitrate is often used in illegal bombs, which makes the entire case very serious for security agencies. Officials are tracking the entire supply chain now to find out the original buyer.

As noted by officials, “The intelligence agencies have been alerted, and the police are tracing the supply chain to determine who procured the material and for what purpose.” The timing of the arrest caused a national alert, as these parts can easily make a dangerous device. Experts are checking the batteries and wires. 

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This case reveals a major threat in the supply chain. Legitimate mining materials are being mixed with criminal networks, and the tracking of farm chemicals is too weak. This makes it hard for police to prove a terror motive early and proves that agricultural supplies need much stricter digital tracking.