MALAPPURAM: Four people are in custody in connection with the seizure of large quantities of explosives in Valanchery. Thousands of gelatin sticks and detonators were confiscated. The motive behind bringing the explosives remains unclear. The four suspects were apprehended following a tip-off received by the Malappuram SP.

Authorities are currently interrogating the detainees. The items seized include 1,124 gelatin sticks, 4,000 detonators, 3,340 electric detonators and 1,820 safety fuses. Valanchery police have announced that further details will be provided within the next hour.