Madhya Pradesh Police Seize Over ₹45 Lakh Worth of Illegal Firecrackers Ahead of Diwali

Major Action by Madhya Pradesh Police Before Diwali: ₹45 Lakh in Illegal Firecrackers Seized

The Cliff News | Bhopal | October 26, 2026 Madhya Pradesh Police have launched a comprehensive campaign across the state against the illegal manufacturing, storage, transportation, and sale of firecrackers. The objective is to ensure a safe Diwali festival. In this crackdown, spanning the last ten days, police have seized illegal firecracker and explosive materials valued at over ₹45 lakh.

The primary aim of this campaign is to ensure public safety during the festive season and to take legal action against those who violate rules and endanger public safety. With the increase in demand for firecrackers during festivals, the risk of serious accidents significantly rises due to illegal hoarding, unlicensed sales, and the storage of explosives in densely populated areas.

In response, police are acting on information from informers, conducting intensive checks of shops and warehouses, closely monitoring transportation, and carrying out simultaneous checking operations at various sensitive locations. Strict measures are also being taken against unsafe devices like potash and carbide guns as part of this initiative.

Key Seizures Across Various Districts

Under this special operation, a large quantity of illegal firecrackers has been seized in different districts of the state. Sagar Police, after checking over 100 locations across the district, seized firecrackers worth approximately ₹3.69 lakh in 10 cases. Notably, Motinagar Police Station recovered nearly ₹19 lakh worth of illegal firecrackers in two separate incidents, marking one of the largest seizures in this campaign.

Beena Police seized ₹1.51 lakh worth of firecrackers in Gandhi Ward, while Shahgarh Police acted at two locations, seizing around ₹5 lakh worth of firecrackers. In total, Sagar Police confiscated illegal firecrackers valued at approximately ₹29.71 lakh.

In Chhatarpur district, Naogaon Police arrested an accused transporting illegal firecrackers and seized property worth about ₹2.20 lakh, including firecrackers in 13 cartoons and a three-wheeler taxi. Similarly, Kotwali Police raided an illegal firecracker warehouse in a residential area, seizing 91 cartoons and 10 bags of firecrackers, estimated to be worth ₹4.50 lakh. Chhatarpur Police thus confiscated property totaling ₹6.70 lakh.

In Morena district, Kailaras and Jaura Police arrested two accused and seized goods worth approximately ₹2.45 lakh, including illegal firecrackers and manufacturing materials. Additionally, Kailaras Police seized over ₹24,000, Ambaha Police over ₹15,000, and Civil Line Police over ₹35,000 worth of illegal firecrackers and manufacturing materials. In total, Morena district saw property worth over ₹3.19 lakh seized.

Indore's Rajendra Nagar Police Station seized 197 cartons of firecrackers illegally stored without a valid license in Anand Vihar Colony, valued at approximately ₹2.62 lakh. Datia Police seized around 60 kg of gunpowder, illegal firecrackers, and manufacturing materials from two houses in the Indergarh Police Station area, filing cases against two accused. In the same area, ₹40,000 worth of illegal firecrackers were also seized from a house. Furthermore, in actions at two other locations, firecrackers worth ₹60,000 and a car were seized, leading to the arrest of three accused. In these three actions combined, property worth ₹2.10 lakh was confiscated.

In Gwalior, a joint team of Murar Police Station and Crime Branch seized illegal firecrackers worth ₹62,900 from an unlicensed shop. Mohana Police took action against four accused on October 24 for illegally storing firecrackers at home, seizing items worth ₹8,200. Five packets of potash and 58 carbide guns were also recovered from a factory in Sirol. A total of ₹71,200 worth of property was seized in Gwalior.

In Ujjain's Badnagar, 14 packets of firecrackers worth approximately ₹5,000, stored unsafely, were seized from the main market. Sheopur Police arrested an accused selling illegal carbide guns and seized 74 such guns.

Police Appeal for Public Safety

The Madhya Pradesh Police have appealed to citizens to store and sell firecrackers only with legal permission and in accordance with prescribed safety standards. They urged the public to avoid any illegal storage of firecrackers in residential areas and to refrain from using unsafe devices such as potash and carbide guns.

The police also implored the public to immediately report any information about the illegal manufacturing, storage, or sale of firecrackers at any location, so that swift action can be taken and any untoward incidents can be averted.