In a decisive move to safeguard the upcoming festival season, the Odisha Police has launched “Operation Agni,” a sweeping statewide campaign targeting illegal explosives and fireworks.

Directed by Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, the 14-day operation from September 14 to 27 has yielded significant results, curbing the unlawful trade and bolstering public safety.

The initiative focuses on preventing the illegal storage, unauthorised transportation, and sale of fireworks and explosives, which pose grave risks during Diwali and other celebrations. Under the direct supervision of Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Sanjay Kumar, teams across Odisha conducted meticulous raids, registering a total of 184 cases. This led to the arrest of 133 individual

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