Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 6: The Anti-Narcotics Squad of Delhi Police’s South District has seized 265 kg of illegal and banned firecrackers and arrested a 39-year-old man for allegedly storing and selling them during the festive season.

Acting on specific information about the illegal sale and storage of firecrackers, the police team conducted a raid at a premises in Madangir on October 5 and recovered a large quantity of firecrackers.

The accused was identified as Vipin Garg, a resident of Neb Sarai in Delhi. He was apprehended from the spot and subsequently arrested.

According to police, the Anti-Narcotics Squad had been maintaining surveillance over the illegal sale, storage and use of banned firecrackers in the national capital and taking action against violators.

After receiving the information, the police verified the input and conducted a raid at the identified premises. During the operation, Garg was allegedly found in possession of a large quantity of firecrackers intended for discreet sale during the festive season.

A total of 265 kg of illegal firecrackers was recovered and seized by the police. A case under relevant sections was registered at Ambedkar Nagar Police Station, following which Garg was arrested.

The operation was conducted by a dedicated police team led by Inspector Anuj Chaudhary under the close supervision of ACP/Operations Balram Beniwal.

Police said further investigation is underway.

The seizure is expected to prevent the illegal sale and potential use of the banned firecrackers during the festive season. Delhi Police said the action reaffirms its commitment to public safety and strict enforcement against the illegal storage and sale of banned firecrackers.