Andhra Pradesh: Dumped gunpowder on GD premises explodes

According to SP Y Rishanth Reddy, a crude explosive substance of gunpowder was seized in a case during 2018.

Published: 09th October 2022 06:09 AM  |   Last Updated: 09th October 2022 06:09 AM   |  A+A A-

Mild explosion

Mild explosion on the premises of GD Nellore police station of Chittoor district

By Express News Service

TIRUPATI: A dumped cache of gunpowder caught fire leading to a mild explosion on the premises of GD Nellore police station of Chittoor district in the early hours of Saturday. There were no casualties.

According to SP Y Rishanth Reddy, a crude explosive substance of gunpowder was seized in a case in 2018.

The explosive substance was destroyed at that time. Some portion of the gunpowder, which was used for forensic examination, was dumped under a tree at the backside of the police station.

Windows and doors of the police station building were damaged. The SP said police personnel was injured in the incident.

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