Kolkata Police arrested 292 people for bursting banned firecrackers and for disorderly conduct across the city, seizing over 500 kg of illegal firecrackers, PTI reports, citing a police official.
Kali Puja and Diwali were celebrated in West Bengal, with colourful lights and decorated pandals enhancing the festive atmosphere.
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As of midnight Thursday, 117 people had been arrested for using banned firecrackers, while another 175 were detained for disorderly behaviour.
Police also said that such checking and arrests will continue on Friday and for the next few days to address the matter.
Prior to this, police had arrested 68 people and confiscated nearly 4,000 kg of banned fireworks from various locations in the city.
(With PTI inputs)