Cuttack: Markat Nagar Police seized a large quantity of firecrackers during a raid on a rented house in the CDA Sector 9 area of Cuttack. The firecrackers were allegedly stored illegally at the premises.
According to the available information, police conducted the raid after receiving intelligence about a suspected illegal stockpile of firecrackers in the area. Acting on the information, a police team reached the rented house and carried out a search operation.
During the raid, officers reportedly recovered a huge quantity of firecrackers stored inside the premises. However, the trader allegedly fled the spot while the police operation was underway.
Police Investigation Underway
The seizure has raised concerns about the illegal storage of firecrackers in residential areas, particularly because improper storage can pose serious safety risks.
Police are expected to investigate the source of the seized firecrackers, identify the person responsible for storing them and examine whether the required permissions and safety regulations were followed.
Further details regarding the quantity of firecrackers seized, the identity of the trader and possible legal action are awaited.
The police are yet to provide further information about the case.
