Police seized illegal firecrackers worth lakhs from a house in Vivekanand Colony, Dhamtari. Haresh Sadhwani (44) stored fireworks in his home despite having only a temporary license. Officials found 10 large cartons, 9 Vimal bags, 6 small sacks, and other firecrackers during the raid. Sadhwani faces charges under the Explosives Act for unsafe storage. The City Kotwali police warn of strict action against license holders violating rules. (Updated 18 Oct 2025, 20:02 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Police seized illegal firecrackers worth lakhs from a house in Vivekanand Colony, Dhamtari on 25 Oct 2023
- Haresh Sadhwani (44) stored fireworks in his home despite having only a temporary license
- Officials found 10 large cartons, 9 Vimal bags, 6 small sacks, and other firecrackers during the raid