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Auraiya Raid Uncovers 132kg Explosives Ahead of Festivals
17 Oct
Summary
- 132 kg of gunpowder and explosives were seized in a house.
- Police arrested a man for allegedly manufacturing fireworks illegally.
- The raid occurred in Tajpur village ahead of the festive season.
In a significant bust just before the festive season, a joint operation by Kotwali police and the Badanpur outpost in Auraiya's Bidhuna area led to the recovery of 132 kg of gunpowder and other explosive materials. The raid, conducted on Friday night in Tajpur village, targeted a house where police found Prem Dayal allegedly engaged in the illegal manufacturing of fireworks.
During the search, authorities discovered seven sacks containing a substantial quantity of illegal shells and country-made firecrackers. These, along with the recovered gunpowder, were seized by the police. An FIR was registered against Prem Dayal, who was subsequently produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody.
