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Crime
Chhattisgarh labourer seized in Nagpur with stolen phones and live detonators
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 10:37 AM
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Police in Nagpur arrested a labourer from Chhattisgarh after finding stolen mobile phones and live explosive devices in his possession.
Nagpur police detained a labourer hailing from Chhattisgarh during a routine check, discovering a cache of stolen mobile phones and live detonators on him. The suspect was taken into custody at a local market area where the items were recovered.
According to officials, the phones appear to have been reported missing from multiple owners across neighboring states, while the detonators are classified as live explosive components. Investigators have begun tracing the source of the devices and the network that supplied them.
The detainee is being questioned under the provisions of the Explosives Act and the Indian Penal Code for possession of illegal weapons and theft. Further legal action will depend on the outcome of the ongoing inquiry.
Authorities have urged the public to report any similar suspicious activity and have assured that a thorough investigation will be pursued to curb the illegal trade of stolen electronics and explosives.
According to officials, the phones appear to have been reported missing from multiple owners across neighboring states, while the detonators are classified as live explosive components. Investigators have begun tracing the source of the devices and the network that supplied them.
The detainee is being questioned under the provisions of the Explosives Act and the Indian Penal Code for possession of illegal weapons and theft. Further legal action will depend on the outcome of the ongoing inquiry.
Authorities have urged the public to report any similar suspicious activity and have assured that a thorough investigation will be pursued to curb the illegal trade of stolen electronics and explosives.