Diwali Crackdown: Delhi Police Seize 91kg Banned Firecrackers, 5 Arrested
Delhi Police arrest five people and recover over 91 kg of banned firecrackers, including non-green crackers, in a massive pre-Diwali crackdown.
As the city gears up for the festival of lights, the illegal firecrackers crackdown Delhi police have launched is intensifying. In a series of targeted operations on November 6, security forces managed to recover approximately 91.910 kg of banned firecrackers and apprehended five individuals across different parts of the national capital.
Major Haul at Jyoti Nagar
The most significant activity took place within the jurisdiction of the Jyoti Nagar Police Station, where three separate operations were carried out. The teams successfully intercepted three different suspects:
- Sunay Kumar (42): Apprehended near Ashok Nagar Market by Head Constable Akash and Constable Rajdeep. Police recovered 26 kg of firecrackers, including high-intensity Bullet Bombs, Sky Shots, and Chakkaris. Upon inspection, the suspect could not provide a valid license, and QR-code verification confirmed these were not certified green crackers.
- Atul (20): Caught by Head Constable Arvind and Constable Rajdeep at Hanuman Mandir Fatak Road with 13 kg of illegal stock.
- Khem Chand (54): Intercepted by Head Constable Deepak near Mangal Bazar in Amar Colony, leading to the recovery of 22 kg of illegal firecrackers.
Raids in Shastri Park and Dayalpur
The crackdown extended beyond Jyoti Nagar as police acted on intelligence and patrolling duties in other sectors of the city.
Shastri Park Raid
Acting on a secret tip-off, a police team conducted a raid near a school in Shastri Park. During the operation, they apprehended 50-year-old Awadhesh. The police recovered two plastic sacks containing 20.360 kg of illegal firecrackers from his possession.
Patrolling Success in Dayalpur
In the Dayalpur area, Head Constable Harbir Rathi and Constable Shubham were on patrolling duty when they spotted 40-year-old Yasin selling firecrackers near a temple in Nehru Vihar. Upon questioning, it was discovered that Yasin was operating without a valid license. Police seized 10.550 kg of illegal stock from him.
The Scale of Recovery
The coordinated effort across three police stations resulted in a substantial seizure of banned materials. The breakdown of the recovery is as follows:
- Jyoti Nagar PS: 61 kg (from three suspects)
- Shastri Park PS: 20.360 kg (from one suspect)
- Dayalpur PS: 10.550 kg (from one suspect)
Total Recovery: 91.910 kg
According to official reports, none of the five apprehended individuals had any previous criminal records. However, because they were operating without the required legal permits and selling non-certified crackers, FIRs have been registered. Investigations into the source of these banned materials are currently ongoing.