Jaipur/IBNS, Dec. 31 -- A major security scare was reported on New Year's Eve after Rajasthan Police intercepted a car carrying a large quantity of explosives in Tonk district, raising fresh concerns over the illegal movement of hazardous materials.

Officials said a Maruti Ciaz vehicle was stopped in the Baroni police station area following a specific intelligence tip-off.

During the search, police recovered nearly 150 kilograms of illegalammonium nitrateconcealed inside bags of urea fertiliser.

The vehicle was also found to be carrying around 200 explosive cartridges and six bundles of safety fuse wire measuring approximately 1,100 metres.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the explosive materials were allegedly being transport...