Patna : Patna Police seized around 70 cartons of suspected illegally stored firecrackers worth an estimated Rs 8 lakh to Rs 10 lakh during a late-night raid in Tedi Ghat, under the Khajekalan police station area, ahead of Diwali.
The raid was conducted on Friday night following a tip-off about the alleged storage of firecrackers. Police took one person into custody for questioning.
The seizure comes as police intensify enforcement against the unauthorised storage and sale of firecrackers during the festive season.
Raid Conducted At Shop-Cum-House In Tedi Ghat
According to police, officers searched a shop-cum-house in Tedi Ghat after receiving information about the suspected illegal storage of firecrackers.
The operation was carried out in the presence of a magistrate appointed by the revenue officer. During the search, officers found approximately 70 cartons of firecrackers belonging to different brands and seized the stock.
The Khajekalan station house officer said the premises belonged to Sajjan Kumar.
The seized firecrackers have been estimated to be worth between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 10 lakh. Further details about the source of the stock and the circumstances of its storage were not immediately available.
One Person Taken Into Custody For Questioning
Shiv Shankar Kumar, the Patna City Sub-Divisional Police Officer-II, said police had received information about the suspected illegal storage of firecrackers.
Officers verified the information before conducting the raid. One person was subsequently taken into custody for questioning.
The investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the storage of the firecrackers and whether the applicable rules were violated. Further legal action will depend on the findings of the investigation.
Police Intensify Crackdown Ahead Of Diwali
Patna Police have stepped up checks against the unauthorised storage and sale of firecrackers ahead of Diwali.
Officials said the enforcement campaign aims to identify violations and take legal action against those found operating outside the applicable rules.
The seizure in Khajekalan forms part of these efforts to monitor firecracker stocks and sales during the festive period.
With Diwali approaching, police checks are intended to strengthen compliance with applicable regulations and address concerns linked to the storage and sale of firecrackers.
