Acting on CM's order, police raid! 35 kg banned noisy firecrackers seized in Khardah, 1 arrested

**Khardah:** Police have taken strict steps against the sale and stockpiling of banned noisy firecrackers ahead of Kali Puja. Acting on the Chief Minister's order, the Khardah police station has swung into action. Acting on a tip-off, police raided the Tata Gate area under Khardah police station and seized about 35 kg of banned firecrackers. One person has been arrested in this connection.

According to police sources, strict instructions have been given to the administration to curb the sale and use of banned firecrackers ahead of Kali Puja. Following these instructions, police have increased surveillance in various areas. Meanwhile, acting on a tip-off, Khardah police station personnel carried out a special operation in the Tata Gate area.

A large quantity of banned firecrackers was recovered during the operation. Besides, one person has been arrested for allegedly selling firecrackers illegally. The accused was produced in Barrackpore court on Wednesday.

This police operation is considered an important step to curb the rampant sale of banned firecrackers ahead of Kali Puja. Police surveillance and raids will continue in the coming days to control noise pollution and stop illegal firecracker sales.