Bhopal's Halalpur Firecracker Market Sits On 1,500 Kg Of Gunpowder Amid Shifting Deadlock
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): As the festive season begins, demand and stocks of firecrackers are rising in Bhopal, raising safety concerns following three major fire incidents in market areas, including New Market. Against this backdrop, the Halalpur firecracker market in Bairagarh has emerged as a major concern, with nearly 1,500 kg of gunpowder permitted to be stored at the site. Only 15 shops and…
In Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, the Halalpur firecracker market, situated in Bairagarh, is storing nearly 1,500 kg of gunpowder amid rising safety concerns. The market has seen three major fire incidents in surrounding areas, including New Market, prompting authorities to initiate relocation plans. However, a High Court stay has stalled the process.
Only 15 shops and five large warehouses are licensed in the market, exposing over 10,000 residents and 100 shops to potential risks. Located within 100 meters of two petrol pumps and densely populated Vijay Colony, the market also borders three large hotels and more than 10 marriage gardens. The administration has cancelled the fire no-objection certificates of the shops, requesting cancellation of their licences with the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO).
Discussions are ongoing between the administration, officials, the SDM, PESO, and traders, but the administration insists that sales will only resume after meeting mandatory safety standards.
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