India, June 15 -- The Odisha Police have recovered 3,811.30 kg of explosives that were earlier looted by armed individuals in Sundargarh district and arrested the prime accused of the offence, an official press release issued today said.

A group of 10 to 15 armed individuals, including women and identifying themselves as terrorists, intercepted a vehicle carrying explosives in Sundargarh district and looted over 3.8 tonnes of explosive material. The Odisha Police have since launched a major investigation, resulting in the recovery of the stolen consignment and the arrest of a key suspect.

According to a press release by the Rourkela Police, the incident occurred on May 27. The armed group, speaking Hindi and Sadri, intercepted the explo...