FAISALABAD: October 25 (Digital Itla): On the directives of Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Noman Siddique, the Civil Defence enforcement team, under the supervision of Civil Defence Officer Javed Akhtar Khichi, launched a crackdown against illegal fireworks businesses in Faisalabad.
According to details, the raid was carried out on Mai Mastani Road, Chak No. 229 RB, Makuana. Chief Instructor Civil Defence Muhammad Altaf, along with his enforcement team, raided three locations that were manufacturing fireworks and handling explosive materials without a valid license.
All three illegal premises were sealed on the spot, and the recovered combustible substances were safely disposed of. Furthermore, a case has been registered against one owner at Police Station Sadar Faisalabad under Section 4/5 of the Explosive Substances Act 1908.
Officials highlighted that manufacturing hazardous explosive material within residential areas posed a severe threat of loss of life and property.