Police arrest two for possesion of explosive in Giridih

Gelatine sticks and detonators were seized on Thursday during search operation by the police in Maoist-affected Giridih district.

The police team intercepted two bikes and seized 125 detonators and 150 pieces of gelatine sticks, the police sources said in Giridih. The two bike-borne men were arrested, the police said, adding they were being questioned on their alleged possession of explosives, reason and its destination.

The police sources said the arrested duo was identified as Raju Kumar of Saria village and Baidyanath Sao of Bagodar of the district.

The police were searching on the Giridh-Saria road, they said.