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Electric detonators discovered near Secunderabad Army installation
Police recovered 160 electric detonators near an Army camp in Secunderabad, with officials stating the discovery is unrelated to an ongoing arms theft investigation. The explosives were reportedly left behind during a construction project adjacent to a golf course.
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Authorities in Secunderabad recovered 160 electric detonators near an Army installation, prompting an initial security alert before investigators determined the find was not connected to any recent criminal activity. The detonators were discovered in an area bordering a golf course where construction work had been undertaken.
Police officials stated that the explosives appeared to have been abandoned during a construction venture and posed no immediate threat to security operations at the nearby military facility. The discovery was reported to relevant authorities, triggering standard protocols for handling abandoned explosives.
Investigators confirmed that the detonators were not linked to an ongoing arms theft case being pursued by law enforcement. The incident has been documented and appropriate measures were taken to secure the materials pending their disposal. Officials did not disclose further details regarding the specific construction project or the timeline of the abandonment.