Congress leader Imran arrested for running an illegal firecracker factory in Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh)

Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh) – Khandwa police on Tuesday uncovered an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in Samyak Gold Colony, seizing nearly two tonnes of gunpowder, sulphur, ropes, and other materials. The main accused has been identified as Professor Imran Paryani, a former Youth Congress state spokesperson.

Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Rai said the factory was operating on the rooftop of an abandoned clubhouse in the outskirts of Khandwa. “Preliminary investigation suggests that Imran Paryani was running the illegal operation. A pickup vehicle loaded with string bombs, gunpowder, sulphur, and other chemicals was found during the raid,” he stated.

The raid was conducted by Kotwali TI Praveen Arya and his team following a tip-off from an informer. A scooter belonging to Imran Paryani was also recovered from the site. The factory reportedly had five to six workers, and raw materials had been brought to the location approximately 15 days ago, according to the driver taken into custody for questioning. Firecracker manufacturing had been ongoing on the rooftop for the last five to six days.

Editorial Perspective

A ban should be imposed on parties that have leaders involved in criminal activities.