Malerkotla police bust illegal firecracker unit in Dehliz Kalan, arrest 3

A total of six accused have been nominated in the case.

According to the police, huge quantities of explosive material were being prepared and stored without a licence by the accused at a marriage palace in the village.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said the action was taken by a police team led by SP (Detective) Ramandeep Bhullar, Deputy DSP Sumit Sood and Sadar Ahmedgarh Station-House Officer.

According to the officials, a team from the Sadar Ahmedgarh police station was on patrol on October 13 when a reliable informer informed them that Aftab Khan was making firecrackers at Saiman Palace in Dehliz Kalan, a place owned by Jalaldeen. The raw material was allegedly supplied by Sumit Bansal. The team reached the spot and recovered a significant quantity of illegal materials.

The case was registered under relevant sections of the Explosives Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Sadar Ahmedgarh police station.