Bengaluru, Oct 07: The countdown to Diwali has begun. Against this backdrop, the City Police Commissioner has instructed to take strict action to stop firecracker disasters.
In a meeting of firefighter personnel and firecracker sellers, Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh has instructed to take strict action. He has directed to take strict action so that firecracker disasters do not happen in Attibele and the market area last time. No firecracker seller is allowed to stock firecrackers in advance. He has warned of legal action if it is found that firecrackers are overloaded due to high demand.
If excessive firecrackers are stored in godowns, there is a high possibility of disasters. Therefore, he has instructed firecracker sellers that they are not allowed to stock firecrackers in advance to avoid disasters.
Vendors should bring firecrackers 5 days before Diwali and clear their stock within five days. Firecrackers will be allowed to be sold for a total of five days from Octber 18 to 22. The Beat Police will inspect the unauthorized storage of firecrackers in godowns. If firecrackers are found to be stored, legal action will be taken against such vendors, they have been instructed.