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Crime
Contractor Booked After Fireworks Burst on Bengaluru Flyover for Birthday
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 11:48 AM
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A contractor was booked after he set off fireworks on a busy Bengaluru flyover to celebrate his birthday, a clip of which went viral on social media.
A contractor was booked after setting off fireworks on a busy flyover in Bengaluru to celebrate his birthday. The incident was captured on video and quickly spread across social media, drawing public attention to the dangerous act. Authorities responded promptly and arrested the contractor, who was charged with violating safety regulations and using fireworks in a prohibited area.
The flyover, a major thoroughfare in the city, was temporarily closed to traffic while police secured the scene. Investigations are underway to determine how the contractor obtained the fireworks and whether any other individuals were involved. The incident underscores the risks of illegal fireworks use in densely populated areas.
The contractor’s actions have been condemned by local officials, who reiterated that fireworks are prohibited on public roads and that such violations could lead to serious legal consequences.
The flyover, a major thoroughfare in the city, was temporarily closed to traffic while police secured the scene. Investigations are underway to determine how the contractor obtained the fireworks and whether any other individuals were involved. The incident underscores the risks of illegal fireworks use in densely populated areas.
The contractor’s actions have been condemned by local officials, who reiterated that fireworks are prohibited on public roads and that such violations could lead to serious legal consequences.