State vs. Unknown Accused — Mirzapur illegal firecracker seizure

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30 Oct 2026Arrest

Mirzapur News: Raids at two places, 567 kg of firecrackers recovered, two arrested.

Raids conducted at two locations; 567 kg of firecrackers seized, two arrested

Amar Ujala

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police raided two locations and arrested two people after finding illegal firecrackers.
Who:: The City Kotwali and Rajgarh police stations are the agencies involved, and two arrested individuals are the accused.
When:: Reported on 30 Oct 2026.
Where:: Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The police seized firecrackers because they were illegal.
What it means:: The police have taken the accused into custody to investigate the illegal firecracker seizure.

29 Oct 2026Arrest

567 kg of firecrackers found in Mirzapur, two arrested: City Kotwali and Rajgarh police took action in separate locations.

Mirzapur police raid illegal firecracker storage ahead of Diwali and Dhanteras, arrest two suspects. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. 567 kg of firecrackers found in Mirzapur, two arrested. Superintendent of Police Aparna Rajat Kaushik has instructed all station in-charges to take effective action to curb the storage and sale of illegal firecrackers in view of the upcoming Diwali, Dhanteras, and Chhath Puja.

Dainik Bhaskar

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police seized a large amount of illegal firecrackers and arrested two people found storing them.
Who:: The City Kotwali police and Rajgarh police are the agencies. Two suspects are the accused. Superintendent of Police Aparna Rajat Kaushik is the officer directing the action.
When:: Reported on 29 Oct 2026.
Where:: Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, City Kotwali police station, and Rajgarh police station.
Why:: The arrests were made because police are cracking down on the illegal storage and sale of firecrackers.
What it means:: Police are actively enforcing rules to stop illegal firecracker trade before upcoming festivals.

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State vs. Unknown Accused — Mirzapur illegal firecracker seizure

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Mirzapur News: Raids at two places, 567 kg of firecrackers recovered, two arrested.

567 kg of firecrackers found in Mirzapur, two arrested: City Kotwali and Rajgarh police took action in separate locations.

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