Kozhikode: In the wake of the temple fire tragedy at Kollam, 3,220 kg of firecrackers were seized in raids at various places in and around the city over the past two days and six persons arrested, police said in Kozhikode on Tuesday.
The raids were conducted in the aftermath of the tragedy at Puttingal Devi temple in Parvoor and in view of the ensuing Vishu festival, City Police Commissioner Uma Behra said.
Four persons were arrested under the Explosive Act from four areas here for storing firecrackers above the permissible limits, she said.
In Koilandy limits, two persons - K Chandran (67) and Ajithkumar (55) - were arrested under the Act yesterday for storing and selling firecrackers more than the sanctioned quantity, Circle Inspector P Haris said.
About 2,500 kg of firecrackers was seized on Monday from Chandran's shop. He had been given licence to sell only 350 kg, the CI said.
Ajithkumar had stored around 1,000 kg of firecrackers against the permissible limit of 450 kg, he said.
The accident early on Sunday at Puttingal Devi Temple Complex had occurred during an unauthorised competitive fireworks display after a spark from a firecracker fell on the storehouse containing crackers, triggering explosions.
The raids were conducted in the aftermath of the tragedy at Puttingal Devi temple in Parvoor and in view of the ensuing Vishu festival, City Police Commissioner Uma Behra said.
Four persons were arrested under the Explosive Act from four areas here for storing firecrackers above the permissible limits, she said.
About 2,500 kg of firecrackers was seized on Monday from Chandran's shop. He had been given licence to sell only 350 kg, the CI said.
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The accident early on Sunday at Puttingal Devi Temple Complex had occurred during an unauthorised competitive fireworks display after a spark from a firecracker fell on the storehouse containing crackers, triggering explosions.
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