State vs Hemant Wadhwa — Illegal firecracker storage case

Updates

1. News14 Oct 2026

   Faridabad: Over 7 tonnes of firecrackers seized from warehouse, operator held

   Faridabad, Oct 14 (PTI) A warehouse operator whose licence to sell firecrackers had expired in 2025 was allegedly found storing 7,270 kg of firecrackers without valid permits at a warehouse on Old Kheri Road here, police said on Tuesday. ]

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Police seized a large amount of stored firecrackers and arrested the warehouse operator.

   Who:

   The Crime Branch of the Haryana Police is the agency, and Hemant Wadhwa is the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Sector 85, Faridabad, Haryana.

   Why:

   The operator is accused of the illegal storage of firecrackers.

   What it means:

   The investigation by the Crime Branch will now proceed against the accused following the seizure.

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2. Arrest14 Oct 2026

   7,270 kg of firecrackers seized from a warehouse in Faridabad: License to sell firecrackers expired in 2025, warehouse operator arrested.

   Faridabad police seize thousands of kilograms of illegal firecrackers at warehouse. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. Crime Branch Sector-85 team apprehended the warehouse operator.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Police seized a large amount of firecrackers from a warehouse and arrested the operator.

   Who:

   Hemant Wadhwa is the accused, and the Crime Branch Sector-85 is the investigating agency.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Faridabad, Haryana.

   Why:

   The warehouse operator allegedly stored firecrackers after the selling license expired.

   What it means:

   The arrest starts the legal process regarding the illegal storage of these items.

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