Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Delhi Police Seize 265 Kg of Illegal Firecrackers, Arrest Man
Delhi Police received information that someone was keeping banned firecrackers for sale.
On October 5, officers searched a place in Madangir and found 265 kilograms of firecrackers.
They arrested a 39-year-old man named Vipin Garg.
Police said he was suspected of storing and selling them during the festive season.
A case was registered at Ambedkar Nagar Police Station.
The police say they are still investigating.
They say taking the firecrackers away may help stop them from being sold or used illegally.
Delhi Police seized 265 kg of illegal and banned firecrackers in Madangir, South Delhi, on October 5.
Police arrested 39-year-old Vipin Garg, a resident of Neb Sarai, on suspicion of storing and selling the firecrackers.
The raid followed specific information about the illegal storage and sale of firecrackers during the festive season.
A case was registered at Ambedkar Nagar Police Station under relevant sections.
Police said the investigation is continuing and the seizure is intended to prevent illegal sales and potential use.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested Vipin Garg, 39, in connection with the seizure.
- What
- Police seized 265 kg of illegal and banned firecrackers and arrested a man.
- When
- October 5; the year was not stated.
- Where
- Madangir, South Delhi; the case was registered at Ambedkar Nagar Police Station.
- Why
- Police acted on specific information about illegal storage and sale of firecrackers during the festive season.
- Quantity seized
- 265 kg of illegal and banned firecrackers
- Raid date
- October 5; year not stated
- Raid location
- Madangir, South Delhi
- Arrested
- Vipin Garg, 39, a resident of Neb Sarai, Delhi
- Police unit
- Anti-Narcotics Squad of Delhi Police’s South District
- Police station
- Ambedkar Nagar Police Station
- Investigation
- Further investigation is underway