Gurugram, Nov 6 The Gurugram police conducted a special drive against the illegal sale and storage of firecrackers ahead of Diwali, in which 36 cases were registered under the Explosives Act in a single day, and 23 accused were apprehended, police said on Friday.
According to the police, as part of the drive, 53 special teams have been constituted at the police station, ACP and DCP levels. In addition, special crime branch teams are also conducting checks in their respective designated areas. The police teams are regularly checking markets, firecracker shops, warehouses and other suspected locations.
Special surveillance is being maintained on activities related to the illegal sale, storage and distribution of firecrackers. Strict legal action is being taken against individuals found violating the law, they added.
According to the police, a total of 36 cases were registered in a single day, and 23 accused persons have so far been arrested or joined in the investigation in these cases.
10 cases were registered and 9 accused apprehended in the East zone, 5 cases registered and 2 accused apprehended in the South zone, 9 cases registered and 9 accused apprehended in the West zone, and 12 cases registered and 3 accused apprehended in Manesar zone.
“During these operations, various types of firecrackers kept for illegal sale without valid licences or permits were recovered from the accused, including flower pots, sparklers, colour crackers, chakris, rockets, electric crackers and sutli bombs,” a senior police officer said.
Gurugram Police has appealed to the public to refrain from purchasing, selling or storing illegal firecrackers and to inform the police about any such activity so that appropriate legal action can be taken in accordance with the law.
(PTI News)
