Puri: Brahmagiri Police have arrested a 50-year-old man for allegedly manufacturing and illegally stockpiling fireworks and explosive materials at his residence in Raighata village in Puri district.
Acting on specific intelligence, police raided the house of the accused, identified as Sarat Palai, and seized suspected explosive materials, various types of fireworks and equipment used in their manufacture, collectively valued at approximately ₹1 lakh.
The seized materials included 21.6 kg of suspected explosive powder, 36.2 kg of chemical balls used for sky shots, and 5.2 kg of silver dust and other chemical substances.
Police also recovered 117 single sky shots, 292 kumki (ghadi), 196 sky shot balls, assorted paper fireworks and machinery and equipment used for manufacturing fireworks.
The Bomb Disposal Team has been informed to safely neutralise the seized explosive materials.
In connection with the incident, Brahmagiri Police registered Case No. 573 dated November 4, 2026, under Section 288 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Sections 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act, Section 9(B) of the Indian Explosives Act and Section 5 of the Fireworks and Loudspeaker (Regulation) Act.
The accused was subsequently arrested and produced before the court. Police also found that a previous case involving explosive materials had been registered against him.
Puri Police said they would continue strict enforcement against the illegal manufacture, sale and possession of explosive materials to ensure public safety.
