Kolkata Police Arrest 67 for Firecracker Violations Following Kali Puja
In Kolkata, police arrested 67 people for using banned firecrackers after Kali Puja, despite strict regulations against them.
Kolkata, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : Kolkata police have taken action following the recent Kali Puja celebrations, arresting 67 individuals for using banned firecrackers. The arrests occurred by 8:30 PM on the night after the festival, including 11 people specifically charged with violating firecracker regulations. Authorities also seized approximately 12 kilograms of illegal fireworks.
In addition to the firecracker-related arrests, 56 other individuals were detained for various disturbances and breaches of public order across the state. Reports indicated that firecrackers were set off in Kolkata and Howrah on Monday, although the intensity was less than during the festival night.
Despite the reduced activity, loud explosions were still heard in parts of Kolkata and neighboring Howrah. Similar complaints emerged from areas in North Bengal, including Siliguri and Purulia, where firecrackers continued to be used late into the night.
In the Hooghly district, officials managed to keep violations under control in the Arambagh sub-division. However, complaints about the use of banned firecrackers were reported from several areas under the Chandannagar Police Commissionerate, including Dankuni, Uttarpara, and Serampore.
Rural police stations in Chandidas, Haripal, Tarakeswar, Mogra, and Singur also received similar reports. Complaints regarding firecracker violations were reported in Nadia, Murshidabad, East Bardhaman, West Bardhaman, and North 24 Parganas, with residents alleging breaches of noise regulations and time limits.
The situation was similar in Krishna Nagar, Kalyani, Ranaghat, and Shantipur, where residents noted that noise levels remained high even past 10 PM on Monday night.
Additionally, police arrested three individuals in two separate incidents in Kolkata for allegedly attacking officers who were attempting to enforce the ban on firecrackers. These incidents occurred in Tiljala in East Kolkata and Netaji Nagar in South Kolkata.
