Man held in connection with illegal stone quarrying

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Mayakonda police nabbed a man in connection with illegal stone quarry activities and seized explosives at Gujjikonda village in Davangere taluk on Friday.

According to police, the arrested has been identified as Karthik, a resident of Kurki camp.

The explosives include ten gel blasters, four kg blasting powder, electric detonator and explosive booster and cables.

Police have also booked case against stone quarry owner Dinesh and Tangavelu .