A cashew farm explosion in Ansolem village, North Goa, caused by gelatin sticks, led to businessman Naseer Hussain Jamadar's detention and investigation into explosive procurement.

A massive explosion at a cashew farm in Ansolem village, North Goa led to businessman Naseer Hussain Jamadar's detention by the police. The blast, caused by gelatin sticks in a farm godown, caused structural damage to nearby houses but no casualties. The police are investigating the procurement of the explosives, with initial reports suggesting they were used in nearby stone crusher plants. An FIR will be filed under the Explosives Substances Act, and a thorough investigation is underway.

April 08, 2024
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