<p>The police on Thursday arrested two persons for allegedly illegally carrying 150 kg of explosives and 300 electronic detonators in South Goa, a senior crime branch official said.</p>.<p>Gelatin sticks are explosive materials used by industries for mining and construction-related work.</p>.<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/city/top-bengaluru-stories/4-hand-grenades-found-from-terror-suspect-in-bengaluru-1238928.html">4 hand grenades found from terror suspect in Bengaluru</a></strong></p>.<p>The two, identified as Bhujang Khatvkar (32) and Talak Baptist (35), were taken into custody at Guddemol in Sanvordem area, the official said.</p>.<p>The duo was carrying 1,200 gelatin sticks in six boxes, collectively weighing 150 kg, and six bundles containing 300 electronic detonators.</p>.<p>The official said the two men revealed that they had procured the explosive materials without valid licenses to use them in a stone quarry.</p>.<p>A case has been registered against the two under the Indian Penal Code section 286 (negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance) and the Explosive Substances Act.</p>
<p>The police on Thursday arrested two persons for allegedly illegally carrying 150 kg of explosives and 300 electronic detonators in South Goa, a senior crime branch official said.</p>.<p>Gelatin sticks are explosive materials used by industries for mining and construction-related work.</p>.<p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/city/top-bengaluru-stories/4-hand-grenades-found-from-terror-suspect-in-bengaluru-1238928.html">4 hand grenades found from terror suspect in Bengaluru</a></strong></p>.<p>The two, identified as Bhujang Khatvkar (32) and Talak Baptist (35), were taken into custody at Guddemol in Sanvordem area, the official said.</p>.<p>The duo was carrying 1,200 gelatin sticks in six boxes, collectively weighing 150 kg, and six bundles containing 300 electronic detonators.</p>.<p>The official said the two men revealed that they had procured the explosive materials without valid licenses to use them in a stone quarry.</p>.<p>A case has been registered against the two under the Indian Penal Code section 286 (negligent conduct with respect to explosive substance) and the Explosive Substances Act.</p>