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The arrested persons were reportedly trying to sell the radioactive substance for several months. They also had an alleged 'lab test report' from IIT Madras. After police made inquiries with the IIT Madras, the so-called 'lab test report' was found to be fake.

A tiny capsule of Cesium-137, the size of 6mm x 8mm, smaller than a coin and smaller than the average human fingernail, has gone missing after it fell away from a transport truck.

“Preliminary enquiry revealed that it could be Californium. They were trying to sell it for a few lakh rupees,” police have reportedly stated.

7 smugglers arrested while looking for customers to sell 6 kilograms of uranium at the price of Rs 50 lakh per kg

Japan has long delayed the decision to dispose of the wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant over criticisms and safety concerns.