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Crime
Mahar: Police Seize Rs 1.1 Lakh Worth of Illegal Firecrackers Ahead of Diwali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 04:37 PM
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A joint team of police and revenue officials in Mahar, Madhya Pradesh, seized illegal firecrackers worth Rs 1,10,150 from a storage unit in Bundgaiya Ji Mohalla just before Diwali.
Authorities in Mahar, Madhya Pradesh, have intensified their efforts to curb the illegal trade of firecrackers ahead of the Diwali festival. A joint operation involving the police and the revenue department resulted in the seizure of a significant stock of prohibited fireworks.
The enforcement team conducted a raid on a storage location in Bundgaiya Ji Mohalla. During the inspection, officials discovered a large quantity of illegal firecrackers that had been stored without proper authorization.
The total value of the seized contraband was assessed at Rs 1,10,150. The administration has emphasized that such strict measures are necessary to ensure public safety and prevent potential accidents during the festive season.
This action is part of a broader campaign to enforce regulations regarding the sale and storage of fireworks in the region. Authorities have warned that legal action will be taken against individuals involved in the illegal hoarding of such items.
The enforcement team conducted a raid on a storage location in Bundgaiya Ji Mohalla. During the inspection, officials discovered a large quantity of illegal firecrackers that had been stored without proper authorization.
The total value of the seized contraband was assessed at Rs 1,10,150. The administration has emphasized that such strict measures are necessary to ensure public safety and prevent potential accidents during the festive season.
This action is part of a broader campaign to enforce regulations regarding the sale and storage of fireworks in the region. Authorities have warned that legal action will be taken against individuals involved in the illegal hoarding of such items.