Saralnama, officials in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, seized over 500 kg of firecrackers stored in a densely populated area. Acting on a tip-off, the administration and police raided a godown near Talewale's shop on Khurai Road. Tehsildar Rahul Gaur said the collector had issued orders prohibiting licensed sellers from storing large quantities of firecrackers in crowded areas. The room containing the firecrackers was immediately sealed. Officials issued a show-cause notice to the shopkeeper. This action comes as firecracker demand rises ahead of Diwali, despite storage restrictions in residential areas. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 08:00 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- On 22 Oct 2023, officials in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, seized over 500 kg of firecrackers stored in a densely populated area
- Acting on a tip-off, the administration and police raided a godown near Talewale's shop on Khurai Road
- Tehsildar Rahul Gaur said the collector had issued orders prohibiting licensed sellers from storing large quantities of firecrackers in crowded areas