Diwali / Ten detained after confrontation between locals, police over firecrackers at Nayasadak in Kataka

Kataka, Nov 9: The Commissionerate Police detained 10 people following a confrontation between few locals and police personnel at Nayasadak Chhak in Kataka, after the cops intervened against the bursting of firecrackers beyond the permitted 9 pm deadline on Sunday during Diwali celebrations.

Kataka DCP Rishikesh Dnyandeo Khilari on Monday said some youths were allegedly bursting firecrackers carelessly in the area after 9 pm. Acting on the information, a quick reaction team (QRT) reached the spot and asked them to stop.

According to the DCP, some youths subsequently attempted to attack the QRT. When ACP Ananya Awasthi arrived at the scene, a verbal altercation also took place between her and the people present.

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Later, the situation was brought under control, and 10 people were detained in connection with the incident.

Police are examining CCTV footage from the locality and videos circulating on social media to identify others allegedly involved in the confrontation. The DCP said action would be taken against everyone found to have participated in the incident.

“Such careless acts often result in loss of life and property. Hence, the police team rushed in. Such rowdy and unruly behaviour will be strongly dealt with,” Khilari said.