Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Narpoli Police Seize Hazardous Chemicals in Bhiwandi Raid
The Narpoli Police conducted a raid on six godowns in Bhiwandi's Val Dapoda area.
They found and seized a large amount of dangerous chemicals worth over ₹2.30 crore.
These chemicals were stored illegally without proper licenses or safety measures.
A trader named Mihir Gudhka was booked for this offense.
The police are investigating to find out where the chemicals came from and if others were involved.
They warn that strict action will be taken against those who break safety rules, especially when it comes to hazardous substances that can harm people and the environment.
Narpoli Police raided six godowns in Bhiwandi's Val Dapoda area and seized hazardous chemicals worth ₹2.30 crore.
The chemicals were stored illegally without proper licenses or safety measures, posing a serious threat to life and the environment.
The raid was conducted based on a tip-off and resulted in the seizure of chemicals from various containers, including tanks, barrels, drums, bags, and boxes.
Mulund-based trader Mihir Gudhka was booked for unlawfully storing hazardous chemicals for personal financial gain.
The police are investigating the source of the chemicals and any potential involvement of other individuals or agencies in the illegal operation.
- Who
- Narpoli Police, Mihir Gudhka (Mulund-based trader)
- What
- Seizure of illegal hazardous chemicals
- When
- November 14, 2023, at 1.30 pm
- Where
- Arihant Compound, Val Dapoda, Bhiwandi
- Why
- To prevent potential harm to human life, animals, and the environment from illegal storage of hazardous chemicals
- Location
- Arihant Compound, Val Dapoda, Bhiwandi
- Date of Raid
- November 14
- Time of Raid
- 1.30 pm
- Estimated Value of Seized Chemicals
- ₹2,30,81,070
- Number of Godowns Raided
- 6
- Number of Barrels Seized
- 217
- Number of Drums Seized
- 641
- Number of Bags Seized
- 2,632