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Crime
Bihar Police Seize Over ₹1.18 Crore Illegal Firecrackers in Madhubani Raid
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 10:02 PM
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In a coordinated operation across four locations in Madhubani, Bihar, police confiscated firecrackers worth more than ₹1.18 crore and arrested two suspects, while the main accused remains at large.
Police in Madhubani, Bihar, launched a multi‑site raid targeting an illegal firecracker network. The operation covered four separate premises where the contraband was stored and manufactured.
Authorities reported that the seized stock of firecrackers is valued at over ₹1.18 crore, marking one of the largest busts in the district this year. The confiscated items included a variety of crackers commonly used during festivals, many of which were unlicensed and unsafe.
During the raids, two individuals were taken into custody for their involvement in the illicit trade. However, the chief suspect, identified as the primary orchestrator of the operation, managed to evade arrest and is currently being pursued by investigators.
The police have emphasized that the crackdown is part of a broader effort to curb illegal firecracker sales ahead of upcoming celebrations, citing public safety and compliance with existing regulations as key motivations.
Authorities reported that the seized stock of firecrackers is valued at over ₹1.18 crore, marking one of the largest busts in the district this year. The confiscated items included a variety of crackers commonly used during festivals, many of which were unlicensed and unsafe.
During the raids, two individuals were taken into custody for their involvement in the illicit trade. However, the chief suspect, identified as the primary orchestrator of the operation, managed to evade arrest and is currently being pursued by investigators.
The police have emphasized that the crackdown is part of a broader effort to curb illegal firecracker sales ahead of upcoming celebrations, citing public safety and compliance with existing regulations as key motivations.