Jhansi : A driver posted at the fire station in Mauranipur was allegedly caught on camera taking money from a trader in exchange for issuing a no-objection certificate (NOC) to set up a temporary firecracker shop ahead of Diwali . A video of the act went viral on social media.
However, an inquiry revealed that he was not an SI but a driver with the fire service in Mauranipur.
The fire department also took cognisance of the incident, and Chief Fire Officer Rajkishore Rai said strict action would be taken against the guilty after investigation. Police said the employee’s unauthorised use of a police uniform has also surfaced, and further legal action will be taken as per rules if more facts emerge during the inquiry. In the video, the man is seen wearing the uniform of a police sub-inspector. SSP Vikas Kumar ordered an inquiry and directed that departmental action be initiated against the employee. With Diwali approaching, traders in Mauranipur’s Mela Ground and areas including Ulldan, Katera, Bangra and nearby villages are preparing to set up temporary firecracker markets. For this, traders must obtain temporary licences and NOCs from the fire department.