Sonitpur (Assam), 18 October (HS): Police have arrested a 25-year-old man after recovering 34 packets of suspected explosive substances and 18 detonators from his bag near the Kaliabhomora Bridge in Assam’s Sonitpur district.

According to Sonitpur police on Sunday, the arrest was made on after the man was spotted moving suspiciously in the vicinity of the bridge. During a search of his bag, police personnel recovered the suspected explosive materials and detonators.

The accused has been identified as Dipson Singna, a resident of Karbi Anglong district. During preliminary questioning, he reportedly told the police that he had brought the materials from Ani Gompa in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Police have launched a detailed investigation to ascertain the exact nature of the seized materials, their intended destination and the circumstances under which they were being transported.

Officials are also examining the circumstances surrounding the transportation of the suspected explosives. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash