In a chilling development amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, authorities in Rajasthan recovered a massive cache of explosive materials from an abandoned pickup truck late on May 10. The vehicle was discovered near the Mohanpura culvert on Agra Road, under the jurisdiction of the Bassi police station in Jaipur Rural. The recovery, which included over 2,075 kilograms of explosive substances, triggered widespread panic in the area. Among the materials seized were ammonium nitrate and Opti Star Explosive Classic 2-Cat ZZ AV, substances commonly used in improvised explosive devices.
The white pickup truck had been parked along the Jaipur-Bharatpur National Highway near a tea stall. Its suspicious presence, with visible cartons inside and a locked steering wheel, prompted a concerned citizen to alert the police. Responding swiftly, law enforcement officials arrived at the location and began a detailed search of the vehicle.
The investigation revealed 63 cartons, each weighing 25 kilograms, containing 756 bundles of commercial explosives. Additionally, 10 plastic bags, each weighing 50 kilograms and marked as ammonium nitrate, were found. The total weight of the material pointed to a serious potential threat, and the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) was immediately notified.
The vehicle was traced back to one Ishwar Singh, a resident of Shivpur Nareli in Bhilwara. However, both the registered owner and the driver remain untraceable, raising suspicions of a broader criminal or terror-related conspiracy. Officer Jaswant Singh of the Bassi police station, Jaipur reported that a patrol team discovered the truck around 2:30 a.m. on May 10. Sub-Inspector Surendra Singh, the lead investigator, described the incident as highly serious. A case has been registered, and samples have been taken for forensic analysis.
This shocking discovery comes at a time of severe diplomatic and military strain between India and Pakistan, following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, in which 26 Hindu tourists were killed by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in the Baisaran Valley. The attack led India to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, apply punitive measures against Pakistan, and launch Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure across the border.
Pakistan, in retaliation, attempted attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and along border regions, but Indian security forces successfully thwarted their efforts. Following significant military setbacks, Pakistan initiated a DGMO-level ceasefire call, seeking de-escalation. The seizure of such a vast quantity of explosives in Jaipur, during these turbulent times, has raised alarms about possible plots targeting Indian civilians or infrastructure. Authorities continue their investigation to uncover the origins and intended use of the explosives, with a focus on any link to ongoing regional hostilities.
