Delhi: Shopkeeper carrying over 21 kg firecrackers arrested ahead of Diwali
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi: Shopkeeper carrying over 21 kg firecrackers arrested ahead of Diwali

India TV News  

Ahead of Diwali, a 33-year-old Noida shopkeeper has been arrested from southeast Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin area for allegedly carrying 21.7 kg firecrackers in his vehicle despite a ban on their sale and bursting, police said on Sunday. According to the police, Lal was arrested on Friday when a police team deployed on Lala Lajpat Rai Marg intercepted his vehicle after a brief chase and recovered the firecrackers weighing about 21.7 kg. During interrogation later, Lal disclosed that he had purchased the firecrackers to sell them at his shop at a higher price in order to earn quick money," said Esha Pandey, Deputy Commissioner of Police. A case has been registered against Lal under section 286 of the Indian Penal Code and relevant sections of the Explosive Substances Act at Hazrat Nizamuddin police station, she said.

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Noida: Two criminals arrested after firing at police, huge haul of stolen goods seized
1 month, 1 week ago

Noida: Two criminals arrested after firing at police, huge haul of stolen goods seized

India TV News  

In a significant development in Gautam Buddh Nagar, police arrested two notorious criminals following a violent encounter on Sunday night. The criminals, who were on a motorcycle, fired at the police during a chase after they were signalled to stop during a routine check-in in Sector 39. When the police signalled two motorcycle riders to stop, they ignored the order …

Delhi Firecracker Ban: 19,005 kg Seized in Enforcement Drives
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Firecracker Ban: 19,005 kg Seized in Enforcement Drives

The Hindu  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has announced the seizure of 19,005 kg of firecrackers in multiple raids across the city. The enforcement agencies have registered 79 cases against the violators, and the Minister also stated that the sale and use of firecrackers will be banned in the city from October 21, 2025, to prevent air quality deterioration during the winter.

Delhi Environment Minister Warns of Illegal Firecracker Sale, Calls for Strict Action
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Environment Minister Warns of Illegal Firecracker Sale, Calls for Strict Action

New Indian Express  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has written to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena urging prompt action against those involved in the illegal sale and distribution of firecrackers. He has asked for regular inspections of firecracker vendors by Delhi Police, increased vigilance at Delhi's borders, and a complete ban on manufacturing, storage, and selling of all kinds of firecrackers in Delhi until …

Ahead of election, 2 arrested with 15 illegal firearms in Noida
8 months ago

Ahead of election, 2 arrested with 15 illegal firearms in Noida

Hindustan Times  

Noida: Just days before the Gautam Budh Nagar district is to go to parliamentary polls, the Noida Police has arrested two Delhi-based smugglers and confiscated 15 illegal countrymade firearms from their possession in Noida’s Sector 24 locality, police said on Sunday. Police recovered four 12 bore and three.315 bore illegal countrymade firearms, six live cartridges and a scooter from his …

500 kilograms of banned firecrackers seized from Faridabad
1 year, 2 months ago

500 kilograms of banned firecrackers seized from Faridabad

Hindustan Times  

Faridabad police on Sunday night arrested a truck driver ferrying 500 kilograms of banned firecrackers and seized the contraband that he allegedly bought from Palwal for ₹1.5 lakh and planned to sell for ₹3 lakh in the retail market ahead of Diwali, said senior police officers. Hemendra Kumar Meena, deputy commissioner of police, said during questioning, the suspect revealed that …

Two held for sale of illegal firecrackers in Noida ahead of Diwali
2 years, 2 months ago

Two held for sale of illegal firecrackers in Noida ahead of Diwali

Hindustan Times  

In two separate raids, two suspects were arrested by Gautam Budh Nagar police on Sunday for illegal storage and sale of illegal firecrackers. “We are following the government order and police will take strict action if any offenders are caught,” said Suhas LY, Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate. Although green crackers are allowed, joint commissioner of police, Ravi Shankar Chhabi, …

Rs 200 fine and six-month jail for bursting firecrackers in Delhi: AAP's Environment Minister Gopal Rai
2 years, 2 months ago

Rs 200 fine and six-month jail for bursting firecrackers in Delhi: AAP's Environment Minister Gopal Rai

Op India  

On October 19, in yet another attack on Hindu festivals, Gopal Rai, the Environment minister of Delhi announced that manufacturing, storing, and selling firecrackers in the national capital is a punishable offence. Purchasing, bursting of firecrackers in Delhi will be punishable with Rs 200 fine, 6 months in jail: Environment Minister Gopal Rai — Press Trust of India October 19, …

Jail term, fine for sale & bursting of firecrackers in Delhi: Minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Jail term, fine for sale & bursting of firecrackers in Delhi: Minister

Hindustan Times  

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said that manufacturing, storing, and selling firecrackers in the national capital is a punishable offence and would attract a fine of up to ₹5,000 and three years in jail. Representational image News agency PTI, quoting the minister, said purchasing and bursting of firecrackers would also be punishable by a ₹200 fine and a …

Delhi govt bans bursting of firecrackers, imposes jail term up to six months for violating rules
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi govt bans bursting of firecrackers, imposes jail term up to six months for violating rules

India TV News  

Delhi firecracker ban: Delhi government has banned the bursting of firecrackers on Diwali. In a press conference, Environment Minister Gopal Rai informed bursting of crackers can attract a jail term of up to six months and a fine of Rs 200. "The purchase and bursting of firecrackers in Delhi will be punishable with a fine of Rs 200 and six …

Over 2,000 kg firecrackers seized in Delhi, six arrested
2 years, 2 months ago

Over 2,000 kg firecrackers seized in Delhi, six arrested

The Hindu  

Ahead of Deepavali, police arrested six people in four separate operations and seized over 2,000 kg of firecrackers in the national capital, officials said on October 18. In Madangir’s central market on Monday, during patrolling at around 4.30 p.m., police arrested Sanjay Kumar after they found firecrackers inside the plastic bags he was carrying, Deputy Commissioner of Police Chandan Chowdhary …

Great achievement? Delhi police arrest man with one bag of firecrackers
3 years, 1 month ago

Great achievement? Delhi police arrest man with one bag of firecrackers

Op India  

On Thursday, the Delhi police arrested a man for carrying a bag of firecrackers on the occasion of Diwali. In a tweet, the official Twitter handle of DCP informed that HC Rampal of Connaught Place police station had apprehended a man named Rajesh Chawla for carrying one polythene of firecrackers. Screengrab of the tweet by Delhi police The ‘brave’ crackdown …

Delhi: Over 800 kg firecrackers seized from Sadar Bazaar ahead of Diwali
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi: Over 800 kg firecrackers seized from Sadar Bazaar ahead of Diwali

India TV News  

Delhi Police seized illegal firecrackers weighing around 879 kilograms from a man in the Sadar Bazaar area of Delhi on Tuesday in a joint raid with the district administration. As per the district administration, a team of officials was formed after receiving the information about the sale and purchase of illegal firecrackers in Sadar Bazaar. On reaching the shop/godown of …

Delhi: 10 arrested, 700kg illegal firecrackers seized ahead of Diwali
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi: 10 arrested, 700kg illegal firecrackers seized ahead of Diwali

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested 10 people from separate places for violating regulations against the sale of firecrackers in the national capital. The police recovered around 700kg illegal firecrackers from the violators. Police recovered 570kg of completely banned non-green and green firecrackers from Rohini, while another 77.2kg worth of firecrackers were seized from the Sher Ka Pinjra area. The …

Hindus to be arrested in Delhi for defying cracker ban, section 144 in Noida
3 years, 1 month ago

Hindus to be arrested in Delhi for defying cracker ban, section 144 in Noida

Op India  

Two days ahead of Diwali, the Delhi police have beefed up security in the national capital. We will file cases against those who would sell or burst crackers despite the ban: DCP outer Delhi, Parvinder Singh on security arrangements during festive season pic.twitter.com/lD2Gbgz7ra — ANI November 2, 2021 Ahead of the festival, the Kejriwal-led government had imposed a complete ban …

Delhi Police seizes 11.15 quintal firecrackers from Rohini, 1 arrested
3 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Police seizes 11.15 quintal firecrackers from Rohini, 1 arrested

India TV News  

Delhi Police has seized a total of 11.15 quintals of firecrackers from a warehouse in Rohini area of the national capital.The seized crackers include both green and non-green varieties, Delhi Police said on Friday. The owner of the warehouse identified as Amit Mittal was arrested for stocking the firecrackers for illegal sale during Diwali. Ahead of Diwali, the Delhi government …

Delhi govt bans storage, sale, use of firecrackers during Diwali
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi govt bans storage, sale, use of firecrackers during Diwali

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi government on Wednesday banned the storage, sale and use of firecrackers during Diwali owing to the severe pollution levels in the city. “Seeing the severe pollution levels in the national capital for the last three years during Diwali, a complete ban is being imposed on the storage, sale and use of all types of firecrackers in …

600 kg firecrackers seized in Delhi; 7 held
4 years, 1 month ago

600 kg firecrackers seized in Delhi; 7 held

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Police has arrested seven people and seized around 600 kilograms of firecrackers being sold illegally in the national capital from their possession, officials said on Sunday. Ahead of Diwali, the Delhi government had on Thursday decided to ban firecrackers, including green crackers, in the city till November 30 to combat pollution amid the rising number of Covid-19 cases …

Planning to burst firecrackers in Delhi? Be ready to face 1.5-6 years in jail
4 years, 1 month ago

Planning to burst firecrackers in Delhi? Be ready to face 1.5-6 years in jail

India Today  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said anyone who violates the ban on firecrackers in the national capital will be penalised under the Air Act. Gopal Rai also said that If anyone in Delhi is caught bursting firecrackers between November 9 and November 30, they can be sentenced to 1.5-6 years in jail. Gopal Rai also said that around …

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