Siliguri Police Seize 35 Kg of Firecrackers in Adarshapally Raid, Shop Owner Arrested

Siliguri Police Seize 35 Kg of Firecrackers in Adarshapally Raid, Shop Owner Arrested

Siliguri, West Bengal, November 13: Siliguri Police have taken action against the alleged illegal sale of firecrackers in the Adarshapally area, seizing approximately 35 kg of firecrackers and arresting a shop owner.

According to police sources, the action was carried out on November 7, 2026, following specific intelligence inputs. A team from Bhorer Alo Police Station under Siliguri Police Commissionerate conducted a raid at a shop in Adarshapally and recovered around 35 kg of firecrackers.

The shop owner, identified as Surja Mohan Barman alias Surja Barman (40), allegedly failed to produce a valid licence or supporting documents authorising the sale of firecrackers.

The recovered items were seized following due legal procedure, and the shop owner was arrested. A specific case has been registered at Bhorer Alo Police Station under relevant sections of law.

Further investigation into the matter is underway.