Kolkata Police arrested 341 individuals during citywide raids on Kali Puja. Officers targeted citizens bursting banned firecrackers and violating law and order regulations across various neighborhoods.
Police data reveals officers detained 95 individuals specifically for igniting prohibited fireworks. Law enforcement personnel took another 246 people into custody for disorderly conduct.
During the enforcement drive, police seized 131.1 kilograms of illegal firecrackers. Officers also confiscated six liters of illicit liquor from multiple locations.
Lalbazar headquarters dispatched special directives to all city police stations. High-ranking officers personally led night patrols to maintain strict law enforcement.
Authorities maintained high alert levels throughout the festival night. This proactive deployment successfully prevented major untoward incidents across the metropolitan area.
The state government had previously restricted firecrackers to certified green varieties. Rules allowed firework displays only between eight and ten in the evening.
Regulations explicitly banned all firecrackers within 100 meters of silence zones. Authorities designated schools and hospitals as protected areas requiring total quiet.
Despite official warnings, residents reported widespread violations starting Sunday evening. Explosions continued past the designated two-hour window in several local areas.
Police launched immediate enforcement operations in response to public complaints. Mobile units quickly moved into reporting areas to apprehend active offenders.
Senior officers reiterated their firm commitment to strict guideline enforcement. The department emphasized that public safety remains their absolute priority during festive periods.
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