Illegal firecracker unit raided in Rohtak, workers detained

Acting on specific information that an unlicensed firecracker manufacturing unit was operating at the location, the CIA team conducted a sudden raid

A team of crime investigation agency (CIA) of Rohtak police on Sunday raided an illegal firecracker factory on Kacha Chamaria Road and recovered a large quantity of explosives and raw material estimated to be worth nearly ₹2 crore, officials said.

Officials seized more than 200 boxes of firecrackers, including around 100 large boxes, about 70 smaller ones and several even smaller packages. (HT Photo for representation)

Police detained five women, one man and a few children who were living on the premises. The workers claimed they were unaware whether the factory had a valid licence. The owner of the unit was not present at the site.

Acting on specific information that an unlicensed firecracker manufacturing unit was operating at the location, the CIA team conducted a sudden raid.

Officials seized more than 200 boxes of firecrackers, including around 100 large boxes, about 70 smaller ones and several even smaller packages. Loose bombs that had been left in the open to dry and a quantity of gunpowder were also recovered.

The recovered items were sealed and taken away in a canter for further investigation. Officers are currently searching for the owner of the illegal unit, whose identity has not yet been established. ASI Vikas Kumar of CIA-1 confirmed that the team found no licence for the manufacturing activity.