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NIA arrests main conspirator in Kerala explosives case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Haris TA, the main conspirator in the Kerala illegal explosives case, from Manjeri in Malappuram district on Saturday. With this, the total number of arrests in…
The Story in Brief
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Haris TA, the main conspirator in the Kerala illegal explosives case, from Manjeri in Malappuram district on Saturday. With this, the total number of arrests in the case has reached 10. The NIA had earlier arrested three accused from Vijayapura in Karnataka.
The case originates from the seizure of 89,600 explosive sticks and 10,500 detonators from a lorry parked at a hollow bricks factory compound in Chemmad on February 7, 2026. Kerala Police initially arrested three people. The NIA took over the investigation in April 2026, citing national security implications, and conducted searches at 19 locations across Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, recovering digital devices and documents.
The Indian Opinion
Some narratives paint Kerala as lawless or claim the NIA is overreaching into state matters. But the facts are straightforward: 89,600 explosive sticks and 10,500 detonators were seized without any licence. That is not a minor lapse. The investigation has already spread across three states and led to 10 arrests. What matters now is the intended use of this huge cache. The coming charge sheet will reveal whether this was for quarrying, political violence, or something larger. The supply chain is the real story.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, thehindu.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
