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Crime
Police seize ₹2 lakh of illegal fireworks from house running children’s coaching in MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 10:36 PM
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A joint raid by police and the revenue department in Madhya Pradesh uncovered unlicensed fireworks worth about ₹2 lakh stored in a residence that also operated a children’s coaching centre.
Police and revenue officials carried out a surprise raid on a residential property in Madhya Pradesh, seizing fireworks estimated at around ₹2 lakh. The operation was part of a broader crackdown on illegal firecracker storage ahead of upcoming festivals.
The team found a substantial cache of unlicensed pyrotechnics hidden inside the house, which was simultaneously being used as a coaching centre for school‑going children. Investigators noted that the fireworks were stored without any safety measures or proper licensing, violating state regulations.
Authorities said the discovery raises serious safety concerns, especially given the presence of young students in the same premises. The seized items have been handed over to the fire department for safe disposal, and further legal action against the owners is expected.
The incident underscores the need for stricter monitoring of illegal firecracker stockpiles, particularly in areas where vulnerable populations such as children are present.
The team found a substantial cache of unlicensed pyrotechnics hidden inside the house, which was simultaneously being used as a coaching centre for school‑going children. Investigators noted that the fireworks were stored without any safety measures or proper licensing, violating state regulations.
Authorities said the discovery raises serious safety concerns, especially given the presence of young students in the same premises. The seized items have been handed over to the fire department for safe disposal, and further legal action against the owners is expected.
The incident underscores the need for stricter monitoring of illegal firecracker stockpiles, particularly in areas where vulnerable populations such as children are present.