Big news is coming out from Maharashtra at this time that 54 detonators found outside Platform-1 of Kalyan station, Mumbai. Railway Police, Local Police, Bomb Squad are investigating the entire matter on the spot. It is believed that a plan was made to blow up this station with a bomb.
DCP, Central Railway, Manoj Patil said that 54 electric detonators were found outside platform number 1 of Kalyan station. Investigating this matter, a cleaning worker gave this information. After this the police reached the spot. It is used in blasting in mines. It is easily available. It was not going to be used in any blast. Police are finding out from where it reached near the railway station, whether someone forgot it or someone left it here intentionally. They are scanning CCTV footage near the Kalyan railway station.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | 54 electronic detonators found outside platform number 1 at Kalyan Station in Thane. Railway Police, Local Police and Bomb Squad at the spot. Investigation underway. pic.twitter.com/aiYmkid3RQ
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It was an ordinary morning at Kalyan railway station, until the discovery of 54 detonators near platform number 1 sent shockwaves through the bustling hub. Known for its vital connection serving both long-distance and local commuters, the station suddenly became the focal point of a significant security operation. The Maharashtra police, alongside the Railway police and Bomb squad, were swiftly deployed, cordoning off the area to secure the detonators.
The origins of these devices, suspected to be intended for mining operations, are under investigation. Yet, the possibility of their use in illegal fishing activities adds a layer of complexity to the case, reflecting the multifaceted nature of criminal enterprises in the region.
More than 50 detonators in two boxes were found abandoned on a platform at Kalyan railway station in Thane district, a Government Railway Police (GRP) official said. The official said the boxes were spotted by the GRP lying unattended on the platform No. 1 of the usually crowded station on the Central Railway (CR) route following which a dog squad and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) personnel were immediately called to the spot.
The BDDS team took the boxes into custody and on opening found as many as 54 detonators (a device containing small amount of explosive) inside them, he said. The Kalyan GRP has launched a probe though they were yet to register a case in connection with the seizure, said the official. Senior police officials, including Thane city cops, visited the spot where the detonators were found.
Usually, detonators are used in Thane district for illegally catching fish in lakes and also for carrying out blasting operations in quarries. Detonators are used to send shock-waves through the water, stunning or killing fish which are then collected.
Kalyan railway station on Mumbai city’s outskirts serves commuters of both long-distance as well as suburban trains and is usually very crowded.
54 detonators found outside Platform-1 of Kalyan Railway station in Mumbai, Maharashtra Police to take strict actions
The proximity of these kinds of events in Maharashtra paints a grim picture of the challenges facing law enforcement in the state. On one hand, the recovery of detonators at a busy railway station underscores the omnipresent threat of explosives being misused for nefarious purposes. On the other hand, the massive drug seizure in Pune reveals the depth and sophistication of the narcotics trade, capable of masquerading as legitimate industrial activity. Together, these incidents underscore a relentless fight against the underworld elements that exploit the state’s industrial and urban infrastructure for criminal activities.
The response from law enforcement has been swift and decisive, reflecting a commitment to dismantling these networks. Yet, the broader implications of these incidents for public safety and security in Maharashtra are profound. They not only highlight the operational capabilities of criminal syndicates but also the ongoing battle between these forces and the guardians of public order. As investigations continue the hope remains that these efforts will not only bring the perpetrators to justice but also fortify the state’s defenses against such threats in the future.