Task Force personnel seized explosive materials during a raid at a well-digging site on the outskirts of Somaram village in Saidapur mandal of Karimnagar district on Saturday.

According to sources, the surprise raid was conducted following credible information about the alleged illegal use of explosives in well-digging operations.

The explosive materials were reportedly seized from Vemula Bhoomaiah, 45, a native of Sriramulapalli village in Ramadugu mandal. He was detained for questioning, sources said.

The seized material included 475 gelatin sticks, approximately 3,000 metres of detonating wire and two compressor tractors. The seized items were handed over to Saidapur police for further investigation.