100 detontators seized near Indo-Bangla border

Shillong, Jan 17: Meghalaya police has arrested two persons from state's Bagli village near the India-Bangladesh border for possessing illegal explosives.

Police said they seized 100 detonators, 25 gelatine sticks and 10 rolls of fuse wire from the duo identified as Sko Lyngdoh and Brik Wanniang on January 15.

Both the accused claimed that the explosives were brought from state's Garo Hills and were meant for mining purposes.

However, police said the duo failed to produce any official document to verify their claim.

Meanwhile, police said the interrogation was on.

UNI