India, May 30 -- New Delhi, May 30 (ANI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday carried out extensive search operations at 19 locations across Keralam, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu in connection with its ongoing probe into the seizure of illegal explosives from Keralam's Malappuram district.

An official said the searches are part of a coordinated effort to trace the origin, supply chain, and possible network involved in the storage and movement of the explosives.

The case pertains to the recovery of a significant quantity of unauthorised explosive materials from Malappuram, raising concerns over potential misuse and security threats.

The NIA took over this case earlier this year from Keralam Police, considering the gravity of...