Hathras Police Arrest Two, Recover 25 Tonnes Potash, 8 Tonnes Sulphur

Hathras police have launched a special campaign against illegal fireworks manufacturing material ahead of Diwali, keeping public safety in mind. During the campaign, police teams took action and arrested two accused.

According to the police, around 25 tonnes of potash and 8 tonnes of sulphur (potassium sulphate), along with other fireworks manufacturing material, were recovered from the possession of the arrested accused. Following the recovery of such a large quantity of material, the police have intensified their investigation into the case.

Police teams are also making efforts to arrest other possible accused involved in the matter. Along with this, searches and raids are being carried out at other possible locations linked to the storage or manufacture of illegal fireworks manufacturing material.

The action has been taken as part of the special campaign started by Hathras police in view of the Diwali festival. The police are continuing to examine locations where such material may have been stored or manufactured.

The Superintendent of Police, Hathras, said that the campaign against the illegal manufacture and storage of fireworks would continue. The police superintendent said public safety would remain the priority in view of Diwali and that action against illegal fireworks manufacturing and storage would be carried out continuously.