Berhampur: Ganjam police seized a large stash of illegal firecrackers worth over Rs 2 lakh from a rice godown at Park Sahi, under Chhatrapur Notified Area Council late on Saturday.

The operation led by Additional Tehsildar and Chhatrapur police uncovered a significant quantity of firecrackers stored without proper permits, violating regulations on explosives and fireworks. The godown owner was detained for questioning to ascertain the firecrackers’ source and potential links to a larger distribution network. ADVERTISEMENT

This seizure is part of a broader enforcement drive in Ganjam to curb illegal firecracker storage and prevent related hazards. Authorities plan to continue inspections and raids on warehouses and godowns to enforce compliance.

This came a day after Simulia police in B

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