Crackers banned in Imphal West

IMPHAL | Oct 18

Imphal west district magistrate, Ninthhoujam Geoffrey has prohibited the use of crackers during the celebration of ensuing Diwali festival in the area with immediate effect and until further orders.

A notification said no person, persons of entity, firm by whatever name known, shall engage in possession and sale of crackers and explosives without valid licence issued in this behalf by the district magistrate under the section 84 of the explosive rules, 2008.

SP, Imphal West and SP, Bishnupur are also informed that no temporary licence for possession and sale of crackers and others have been issued by the district magistrate and any case of possession and sale of such items are in violation of the explosives act, 1884,  it said. Action as per law will be taken against such violators, it added.