Buxar: Police on Thursday busted an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit operating from a house in Pailadih village under Simri police station area and arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with the case.The accused, identified as Qamruddin Ansari, was arrested during a raid conducted at his residence and later sent to judicial custody. Police also seized a large quantity of explosive substances and materials allegedly used in the manufacture of firecrackers.According to police, the raid was carried out after a tip-off about illegal firecracker production at Ansari’s house. Acting on the information, a team led by Simri SHO Jyoti Kumari conducted a search of the premises early on Thursday.During the raid, police recovered 4.5kg of gunpowder, 3kg of powdered coal, 2kg of soda, 500gm of sulphur and 250gm of iron powder, along with other materials used in making firecrackers.SHO Jyoti Kumari said the accused was arrested after the illegal activity was verified at the site. She added that the police would continue action against such unlawful operations.Simri circle officer Bhagwati Shankar Pandey was present during the raid as the magistrate.
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