Updated On: 08 February, 2024 10:11 AM IST | Bhopal | ANI
The crackdown on the illegal fire factories in Madhya Pradesh follows the deadly blast and fire incident at a firecracker factory in the Harda district which left 11 people dead and 173 injured.

Massive blast took place at a firecracker factory in MP`s Harda/ PTI
Indore district administration, in a massive crackdown on illegal firecracker factories, has sealed six firework outlets for operating without a licence and disobeying safety standards.
Speaking about the seal on outlets, Ashish Singh, District Magistrate, Indore, said, "Following the instructions given by Chief Minister, a joint team of police and administration is being formed and checking is being done on firecracker factories, warehouses, and shops. They are also being sealed for not having a licence or not following safety standards. Six such institutions have been sealed."