Rajasthan: 231 Tonnes of Explosives Seized from Fireworks Warehouses

• Over 231 tonnes of explosive material, valued at Rs 40 crore, seized from fireworks warehouses in Baran district, Rajasthan.
• The seizure was made from R.D. Brothers' warehouses near Mandola village for violating storage capacity norms.
• Officials found no safety arrangements, including basic firefighting equipment, posing a serious public safety risk.
• All three warehouses were sealed after a joint operation by police, municipal council, bomb disposal squad, and forensic experts.
• Seized items included sutli bombs, ready-made firecrackers, and explosive chemicals like potassium nitrate and sulphur.