In Gopalganj district of Bihar, police have caught three smugglers, from whom 50 grams of radioactive substance worth crores of rupees has been found. It is used in nuclear reactor. After getting information about this matter, there was a stir in the entire department. Gopalganj police has given this information to the officials of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
According to the agency, the police in Gopalganj had received information from an informer, after which three people were arrested from Balthari area in Kuchaikot police station area. When he was interrogated and searched, 50 grams of radioactive substance ‘Californium’ was found with him. Four mobile phones have also been recovered from them.
Police have said in the statement that forensic experts have been called to investigate California. Senior police officer said that this radioactive substance is used for starting nuclear reactors, in coal power plants, treating cancer and drilling oil.
All three accused are residents of UP and Bihar
In the release issued by the SP regarding this matter, it has been said that 3 smugglers have been arrested with suspected 50 grams of Californium radioactive substance. On secret information, Kuchaykot police station, DIU team, SOG-7 and STF had raided Balthari check post.
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When the three accused were searched, 50 grams of suspected Californium (a valuable radioactive substance) was found. The police have registered a case against the three accused and started action.
Information has also been given to the Department of Atomic Energy. The arrested accused include Chhotlal Prasad resident of Kushinagar UP, Chandan Gupta resident of Gopalganj Bihar and Chandan Ram resident of Gopalganj Bihar. Suspected Californium as well as four mobile phones and a bike have been seized from them.