Delhi Police Crackdown: 91kg of Illegal Firecrackers Seized, 5 Arrested
Delhi Police arrest five people and seize over 91kg of banned fireworks across Jyoti Nagar and Shastri Park ahead of Diwali.
As the festive spirit of Diwali takes hold, the Delhi Police have launched a massive crackdown on the illicit trade of banned fireworks. In a series of coordinated operations on November 6, 2026, authorities successfully seized approximately 91.910 kg of illegal firecrackers and arrested five individuals involved in their distribution.
The Raids: Where the Action Happened
The police operations were intensified across three key areas: Jyoti Nagar, Shastri Park, and Dayalpur. The raids were the following results:
- Jyoti Nagar: This area saw the most activity. Head Constable Akash and Constable Rajdeep first apprehended 42-year-old Sunay Kumar near the Ashok Nagar Market, recovering 26 kg of a variety of fireworks, including Sky Shots, Bullet Bombs, and Chakkaris. Subsequent raids in the same area led to the arrests of Atul and Khem Chand, who were found with 13 kg and 22 kg of fireworks, respectively.
- Shastri Park: An individual identified as Awadhesh was caught near a local school with 20.360 kg of illegal stock.
- Dayalpur: Police teams arrested a man named Yasin, who was found in possession of 10.550 kg of firecrackers.
Strict Enforcement of Green Cracker Standards
Delhi Police are not leaving anything to reason. To ensure that only CSIR-NEERI-certified "green crackers" are permitted in the Delhi-NCR region, law enforcement officials are using QR-code verification. The seized fireworks failed to meet these mandatory certification standards, leading to the registration of FIRs against the suspects under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Explosives Act of 1884.
The Rules for Diwali 2026
Under the strict directives of the Supreme Court, the use of firecrackers is heavily restricted. For those celebrating, the following guidelines are in place for November 7 and 8, 2026:
- Permitted Hours: Fireworks can only be used between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM, and again between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM.
- The Total Ban: A complete ban on all firecrackers will take effect on November 9, 2026.
- The Prohibition: Products containing barium or those linked in series are strictly prohibited.
Silence Zones and Safety Measures
Their commitment to public safety and health is further strengthened by the enforcement of a 300-metre "no-cracker zone" around hospitals, educational institutions, and other notified silence zones. This serves to ensure that the stricter regulations are a safer and more than peaceful festive season for all residents of the capital.