Delhi Police Uncovers Illegal Firecracker Factory in Gokalpuri, Three Arrested

Gokalpuri, October 27 (Daily Kiran) : Authorities in New Delhi have dismantled an illegal firecracker manufacturing operation in the Gokalpuri area, leading to the arrest of three suspects. The raid, conducted by a team from the Gokalpuri police station on October 26, uncovered 880 finished firecrackers, 600 unfinished ones, and 34 kilograms of suspicious explosive powder.

The operation targeted a residential building located on the second floor of a house on Street Number 14 in Gokalpur village. Police identified the arrested individuals as Mohit Goswami, 29, Armaan, 24, and Sameer, 21. They are accused of unlawfully producing and storing firecrackers without any valid licenses or permits.

During the search, officers seized five boxes containing the firecrackers, along with empty shells, a filling machine, a weighing scale, and packaging materials used in the production process. The confiscated items were processed according to established protocols.

Police emphasized that the illegal manufacturing and storage of explosives in residential areas pose a significant threat to public safety. Following the raid, an FIR was registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Explosives Act.

Investigations are ongoing, with police examining the residence where the firecrackers were produced. They aim to trace the sources of the materials used in the manufacturing process and understand the distribution intentions behind the operation. Notably, none of the three suspects have any prior criminal records.