Chitwan, November 4: Police have arrested two Indian nationals in Chitwan for allegedly possessing and storing firecrackers worth Rs. 623,465.

The District Police Office, Chitwan, said 80,372 pieces of firecrackers, including sparklers, chilli bombs, spinning wheels and rockets, were seized from different locations across the district.

The arrested individuals have been identified as 41-year-old Sanjay Sah Teli and 29-year-old Kanhaiya Kumar, both originally from Motihari district of India.

According to police, Teli currently resides in Harihar Tole of Kalika Municipality-6, while Kumar lives in Barhaghare, Bharatpur Metropolitan City-3.

Superintendent of Police Rameshwor Paudel said police also recovered Rs. 172,300 in cash from their possession.

The two will face legal action under the laws governing the possession, storage and transportation of explosive materials, police said.

SP Paudel also urged the public to report any illegal trade, storage or transportation of firecrackers and other explosive materials to the nearest police office.