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Varanasi Police Seize Massive Stash of Illegal Firecrackers Before Diwali
12 Oct
Summary
- Varanasi police seized 9,147 kg of firecrackers from a warehouse
- Ballia police arrested a suspect with over 2,000 kg of firecrackers
- Authorities warn firecracker vendors to follow safety regulations
On October 12, 2025, authorities in Varanasi and Ballia districts of Uttar Pradesh conducted raids to curb the illegal trading and stocking of firecrackers ahead of the Diwali festival.
In Varanasi, the Badagaon police seized a massive 9,147.300 kg of firecrackers from the warehouse of Banaras Fireworks. The company was found to have a license for storing only up to 5,000 kg, but the raided stock was nearly double that amount. The police have registered a case against the firm for violating the terms of its license.
Meanwhile, in Ballia district, the Kotwali police arrested a suspect named Mohammad Ejaz for illegally storing and trading around 2,000 kg of firecrackers without a valid license. The authorities seized the entire stock from his possession.
Officials across Uttar Pradesh are now cautioning all firecracker warehouse operators and vendors to strictly adhere to the storage limits and safety measures mentioned in their licenses. Citizens have also been urged to report any instances of illegal firecracker storage or trading to the police for prompt action.
