Bharatpur, Jan. 1 -- At least 150kg of ammonium nitrate, 200 high-intensity explosive cartridges and 1,100 safety fuse wires were recovered from a vehicle in Tonk district of Rajasthan on Wednesday, police said, adding that two people have been arrested in connection with the seizure. Tonk superintendent of police (SP) Rajesh Meena said that the accused, identified as Suresh Mochi, 33, and Surendra Patwa, 48, residents of Karwar in Bundi district, were allegedly transporting the materials from Bundi to Tonk in a car. Police said that preliminary investigation has suggested that the explosives were meant for blasting at illegal mining sites in the Aravallis. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the source, destination, intended use and possible links of the seized explosive material, they said. The District Special Team (DST) of Rajasthan Police, intercepted the vehicle on National Highway-52 (Tonk-Jaipur stretch) under the Baroni police station limits, SP Meena said. DSP Tonk City Mrityunjay Mishra said that the operation was carried out promptly after receiving specific intelligence inputs. "During the checking, the accused told police they were carrying fertilizer for agricultural purposes. However, on inspection, explosives were found instead," the superintendent said. In addition to ammonium nitrate, the police also seized at least 200 cartridges and six bundles of safety fuse wire, measuring approximately 1,100 metres. The car used for transporting the material was also seized, the police said. Following preliminary probe, police said that the explosive materials were likely being transported for illegal mining activities. "Further interrogation is underway, and the exact purpose of transporting the explosives will be revealed after questioning," the SP said. The accused have been arrested under sections Sections 4 (punishment for attempt to cause explosion, or for making or keeping explosive with intent to endanger Iife or property) and 5 (punishment for making or possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances) of The Explosive Substances Act, 1908....