Ahead of Republic Day, Rajasthan Police foiled a major conspiracy by seizing nearly 10,000 kg of ammonium nitrate from a house and farmland in Nagaur district. Acting on intelligence inputs, a special police team conducted a raid and arrested accused Suleman Khan.
Police Foil Pre-Republic Day Plot with 9,550 Kg Explosives Seizure
Jaipur: Security agencies have achieved a major success just before Republic Day. Police in Rajasthan's Nagaur district foiled a potential plot to terrorize the country by seizing approximately 10,000 kilograms of explosive material from a house and farm. Suleman Khan, the accused in the case, has been arrested.
Nagaur SP Mridul Kachhwa stated that the police had received strong internal information against the accused. Based on this information, a special team of Nagaur police raided Suleman Khan's residence in the Thanwala area on January 25th. During the search, a large quantity of explosive material was recovered from the house and farm.
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According to police, the accused had hidden explosives in his farm. The seizure includes:
9,550 kilograms of ammonium nitrate in 187 cartons
9 cartons of detonators
15 bundles of blue wire
9 bundles of red wire
Other explosive-related equipment
The discovery of such a large quantity of explosives has alerted security agencies.
SP Mridul Kachhwa stated that three cases are already registered against Suleman Khan. These cases are registered under the Explosives Act at Thanwala, Padukkallan police stations in Nagaur, and Chaupasni police stations in Alwar. Currently, a case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Explosives Act, 1884, and he has been arrested.
A senior police officer stated that Suleman supplied explosive materials to mine owners, but given the quantity seized, it does not appear to be a mere commercial activity. Police suspect the accused may be involved in a larger conspiracy. In such a situation, central agencies may also be involved in his interrogation.
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According to police officials, ammonium nitrate has been implicated in several major explosions. It was also used in the November 2025 blast near Delhi's Red Fort. On December 2, a pickup truck loaded with illegal explosives was seized in the Nathdwara Shrinathji area, which could have caused significant damage within a 10-kilometer radius.
Security agencies are considering this major seizure ahead of Republic Day a significant success. Police are now working to determine where and for what purpose the explosives were intended to be used. As the investigation progresses, more layers of this conspiracy are likely to be revealed.
