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Meerut Range police arrest 53 people and register 37 cases for illegal firecracker sales ahead of festivals.
Firecrackers and explosives worth several crores seized across Meerut, Baghpat, Bulandshahr and Hapur.
Authorities warn against retail sales in densely populated areas and continue safety checks.
Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut Range have arrested 53 people and registered 37 cases in a major operation against the illegal storage and sale of firecrackers ahead of the festive season, officials said on Wednesday.
According to PTI, the wider Meerut Range includes the districts of Meerut , Baghpat, Bulandshahr and Hapur. During the drive, authorities recovered firecrackers and explosive materials worth several crores of rupees from various locations acro