Chitwan, November 4
Police have arrested two Indian nationals with firecrackers worth Rs 623,465 from various locations in the district.
The seized firecrackers include jhirjhire, khursani, chakra and rocket varieties.
According to SP Rameshwar Paudel, chief of the District Police Office, the arrested have been identified as 41-year-old Sanjay Sah Teli, originally from Motihari district of India and currently residing in Harihar Tole, Kalika Municipality-6, and 29-year-old Kanhaiya Kumar, also from Motihari district and currently residing in Barhaghare, Bharatpur Metropolitan City-3.
Police also seized 80,372 firecrackers and Rs 172,300 in cash from their possession, Paudel said.
He urged the public to inform the nearest police office if they come across any trade involving explosive materials such as firecrackers.
SP Paudel said the arrested individuals would face legal action under offences related to the transportation and storage of explosive materials, and that police would seek an extension of their detention for further investigation.
