Hyderabad Task Force Raids Illegal Firecracker Units in Attapur and Mailardevpally; Three Arrested
By The Freedom Press
Hyderabad, October 23: The Rajendranagar Task Force of Hyderabad City Police, along with local law and order police teams, conducted raids at two locations in Attapur and Mailardevpally on October 21 and 22, respectively, and arrested three persons for their alleged involvement in the illegal manufacture, storage and sale of firecrackers.
The raids were carried out as part of preventive measures to safeguard public safety and prevent fire accidents, particularly during the festive season. According to police, the accused were allegedly operating without the required licences and without adequate fire safety measures.
During the first raid on October 21, police searched a house belonging to Zareena Sulthana in Jalal Baba Nagar, 9 Number, Attapur, within the limits of Attapur Police Station. Zareena Sulthana, 60, and Mohammed Azhar, 36, were apprehended for allegedly manufacturing firecrackers illegally.
The police seized four bags of loose Pat Pat crackers, approximately 500 grams of firecracker masala powder and around 500 grams of potassium powder from the premises.
In the second raid, conducted on October 22 at Shakthi Traders, a wholesale firecracker shop in Babul Reddy Nagar, Mailardevpally, police apprehended Hafeez Meghani, 46, for allegedly storing and selling firecrackers without the required permissions and adequate safety arrangements.
The seized stock included seven cartons of BD bombs, six cartons of pop-ups and three cartons of Wonder crackers.
Police said the illegal manufacture and storage of explosive materials in residential areas and commercial establishments without appropriate safety precautions could pose serious risks to residents and neighbouring properties.
The Rajendranagar Task Force is continuing efforts to identify and prevent the unauthorised manufacture, storage, transportation and sale of firecrackers. Police warned that strict legal action would be taken against those found violating applicable laws and safety regulations.
Police Advisory
Citizens have been urged to report any suspected illegal manufacture, storage, transportation or sale of firecrackers by calling Dial 112 or contacting Hyderabad City Police through its official helplines. Police said the identities of informants would be kept confidential. (eom)
