Archive · 20 Jan 2026
UP Police Bust Illegal Firecracker Unit in Hapur
The police in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, found a secret place where people were making firecrackers without permission.
They discovered a lot of dangerous materials like gun cotton powder and ready-made firecrackers.
The police arrested one person named Nadeem and are looking for his friends who were also involved.
The police started this operation after getting a tip from someone about suspicious activities in a house.
They found many things used to make firecrackers, like machines, tools, and packing materials.
The police are taking legal action against the people involved to keep everyone safe.
UP Police recovered 200 kg of gun cotton powder and 2,000 explosive candles from an illegal firecracker unit in Fatehpur village, Hapur.
Nadeem, a resident of Ghaziabad, was arrested and is being questioned about his involvement in the illegal operation.
The police operation began on January 19, 2026, after receiving information from a confidential informant about suspicious activities in a house.
The house, rented by Nadeem for ₹6,000 per month, contained firecracker shells, packing material, machines, and tools used for making firecrackers.
Charges have been filed under Section 288 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 5 and 9B of the Explosives Act, 1884.
- Who
- UP Police, Superintendent of Police Varun Mishra, Sub-Inspector Omkar Gangwar, SI Gaurav Kumar, SI Ramdhan Singh, Constable Ashish Sharma, Nadeem, Nazim, Shahrukh, Zubair
- What
- Busting of an illegal firecracker-making unit and recovery of explosive materials
- When
- January 19-20, 2026
- Where
- Fatehpur village, Babugarh police station, Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To prevent illegal activities and ensure public safety
- Location
- Fatehpur village, Babugarh police station, Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh
- Date of Operation
- January 19-20, 2026
- Materials Recovered
- 200 kg gun cotton powder, 2,000 explosive candles, firecracker shells, packing material, machines, and tools
- Arrested Person
- Nadeem, son of Rafiq, resident of Ghaziabad
- Charges Filed
- Section 288 of BNS, Sections 5 and 9B of the Explosives Act, 1884
- Rent of House
- ₹6,000 per month
- Associates Involved
- Nazim, Shahrukh, and Zubair