“When sufficient raw material is not available, those who had invested huge money to set up the crushing unit, go for mining,” he said. “Nobody keeps a huge stock of the explosives at the working place, as it is highly risky. There are designated suppliers, who bring the huge stock from a distant place and distribute it to those who need. The local people and some Congress leaders have raised doubts about how explosive material could reach the site, without the knowledge of the police or the other departments. It is said the two persons, natives of Bhadravati taluk, had contacts with suppliers of the explosive material.

Source: The Hindu January 23, 2021 17:36 UTC