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Illegal Firecracker Factory Busted in Mohali!
3 Aug
Summary
- An illegal firecracker unit was discovered operating from a residential area.
- Police seized explosive materials, gunpowder, and finished firecrackers.
- Two individuals were arrested, while a third suspect remains at large.
In a significant operation, Lalru police in Mohali have busted an illegal firecracker manufacturing and storage unit operating from a residential area on Dahar Road. The raid uncovered 25 bags of explosive materials, including sulphur and gunpowder, alongside 54 large and 84 small boxes of finished firecrackers.
Authorities also seized substantial quantities of raw materials used for manufacturing and packaging. Two persons, identified as Akshay Gupta (24) and Aksit Gupta (26), both residents of Lalru, were arrested for allegedly operating without the necessary licenses. A third accused, Sanjay Gupta, is currently absconding, and special teams have been formed to apprehend him.
Senior Superintendent of Police Harmandeep Singh Hans emphasized the serious threat posed to public safety by the unit operating in a densely populated area. The arrested individuals were presented in court and remanded for further investigation into the suspected wider manufacturing and supply network.
