Narkhed Police seized firecrackers worth Rs 35,240 from a grocery shop at Mohgaon Bhadade for selling and storing them without a valid licence. The shop, Jai Bajrang Kirana Stores, is owned by Vitthal Janguluji Balpande (42). Acting on a tip-off, police raided the shop in the presence of independent witnesses and found different types of firecrackers stored for sale. Police said the shop owner had neither obtained the required licence nor followed safety measures for storing explosive materials. The crackers were allegedly stored carelessly, posing a risk to human life and property. Following the raid, police registered a case against Balpande under Section 288 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 9(1)(b) of the Explosives Act, 1884. The action was taken under the guidance of Nagpur Rural Superintendent of Police Harsh A Poddar and Additional Superintendent of Police Anil Mhaske as part of security measures for Diwali. Rural Police have warned that strict action will be taken against anyone found selling or handling firecrackers without following safety rules.