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Crime
Police seize Rs 3 crore worth of illegal firecrackers, arrest one in Hisar, Haryana
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🗓 21 Oct 2026, 05:46 AM
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Haryana police in Hisar confiscated illegal firecrackers valued at Rs 3 crore and detained a suspect.
Hisar police officials carried out a raid that resulted in the seizure of illegal firecrackers estimated to be worth Rs 3 crore. The operation took place in the city of Hisar, Haryana, as part of ongoing efforts to curb the unlawful sale of pyrotechnics.
During the seizure, authorities recovered a large stock of unlicensed fireworks and arrested a single individual believed to be responsible for the contraband. The suspect was taken into custody for further investigation.
The crackdown comes ahead of the festive season, when demand for firecrackers typically spikes, prompting law‑enforcement agencies to intensify monitoring of illegal manufacturers and distributors. Officials emphasized that possession of unregistered fireworks violates national safety regulations and will attract strict penalties.
During the seizure, authorities recovered a large stock of unlicensed fireworks and arrested a single individual believed to be responsible for the contraband. The suspect was taken into custody for further investigation.
The crackdown comes ahead of the festive season, when demand for firecrackers typically spikes, prompting law‑enforcement agencies to intensify monitoring of illegal manufacturers and distributors. Officials emphasized that possession of unregistered fireworks violates national safety regulations and will attract strict penalties.