Dimapur, November 10 (MExN): The State Government has announced a state-wide total ban on sale and use of fire crackers from November 10 to January 21, 2021.
A notification issued by the home department on Tuesday informed that the ban has been imposed under Section 22 (2) (h) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
“There is an increase in number of COVID-19 positive cases in the state and winter season is fast approaching during which the elderly, children, persons with comorbidities and others develop respiratory problems,” it said, referring to the impending festival season when ‘people usually burn fire crackers.’
Bursting of fire crackers releases harmful chemicals which have severe impact on the respiratory health of vulnerable groups and such pollutants may prove hazardous for recovered as well as active COVID-19 patients, the home department’s notification stated.
It warned that any person found violating the order would be punished under relevant provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and other relevant laws and entrusted the Deputy Commissioners, Commissioner of Police, Dimapur and Superintendents of Police to take all measures and necessary actions to ensure compliance.
