2 Tons of Explosives Seized from Illegal Firecracker Factory: Police Claim Congress Leader Was Operating the Unit

In a major crackdown, Khandwa Police busted an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit and recovered nearly 2 tons of explosive material, including gunpowder and fuse cords. Police say the unit was allegedly being run by a local Congress leader, and preparations were underway to shift large quantities of explosive material when the raid took place.

Huge Haul: 2 Tons of Explosives Recovered

During the raid, police seized:

✔ Around 2 tons of explosive powder (barood)

✔ Large bundles of fuse wires and detonating materials

✔ Multiple sacks filled with pre-packed crackers

✔ A transport truck ready for shifting the material

Officials said the stockpile was enough to trigger a massive industrial-scale explosion had anything gone wrong.

Factory Was Being Run on a Rooftop: Police

According to SP Manoj Kumar Rai, the illegal unit was secretly operating on the terrace of Club House, Samyak Gold Colony.

Rai stated:

“The factory was being run without any license or safety standards. When our team arrived, preparations were underway to shift explosive material. A major accident could have occurred.”

Congress Leader Allegedly Behind Operation

Preliminary investigation suggests the operation was being run by a local Congress leader, though police have not yet disclosed the identity publicly.

Authorities are examining:

Whether explosives were intended for commercial distribution,

Possible links to illegal firework supply chains,

Any involvement of additional political or local groups.

Police sources confirmed that multiple individuals are currently under interrogation.

A Disaster Averted

Police say the factory was a ticking bomb, located inside a densely populated residential area:

Houses stand just meters away

No fire safety measures were in place

Workers were reportedly handling raw explosives without protective gear

Had there been a spark or short-circuit, officers say the entire building could have been flattened, with casualties running into dozens.

Legal Action and Next Steps

The police have registered a case under:

Explosive Substances Act

IPC sections related to endangering life and illegal manufacturing

Forensic teams have collected samples, and more arrests are likely.