AIZAWL: The Mizoram Government has imposed a ban on firecrackers, sky lanterns and other pyrotechnic materials, including toy guns that would be in force during the festive season next month. This was stated by a senior police official of the state.
Superintendent of Police of Aizawl District C. Lalruaia addressing a press conference here on Thursday said that the orders for ban on sale, bursting and use of such materials were issued by Deputy Commissioners in October. As per the respective orders, bursting firecrackers and use of other pyrotechnic materials were banned during Diwali celebrations last month.
The Aizawl SP said, "During the coming festive season – Christmas and New Year too, strict vigilance will be maintained to ensure that firecrackers and other pyrotechnic materials are not sold and used."
It may be mentioned here that the state of Mizoram has banned ban firecrackers, sky lanterns and other pyrotechnic materials, including toy guns during festive seasons in the past as well. This move is mainly taken for avoiding pollution and keeping in mind the sanctity of Christmas and New Year celebrations.
The pyrotechnic materials are also banned during festivals of other religious groups in the state.
Notably, the state is bracing itself for a grand Christmas and New Year celebrations after an interval of two years owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SP C. Lalruaia during the press conference on Thursday also added that the Police would be conducting regular checks at marketplaces in Aizawl city for ensuring that firecrackers and other pyrotechnic materials are not sold.
"We have also requested shop owners not to sell firecrackers, sky lanterns and toy guns and transporters not to transport such items," he said.
It was further informed that firecrackers and other pyrotechnic materials were recovered from Bawngkawn area in Aizawl on Monday. In the raid, a 36-year-old person in possession of banned items worth Rs. 68,000 has been apprehended by the Police.
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