The sale and use of firecrackers have been prohibited in several districts of Manipur for Diwali, with the state government and the Naga People’s Organisation citing the prevailing law and order situation and the need to prevent panic in conflict-affected hill areas. District magistrates enforced the ban with immediate effect under Section 163(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
The restrictions cover three districts under the state government’s jurisdiction. In parallel, the Naga People’s Organisation, the apex traditional civil body representing Naga tribes in Senapati district, has announced a similar ban across the entire district.
Law enforcement authorities confirmed that no temporary licences have been issued for the possession or sale of fireworks during the upcoming festival. Officials warned that unauthorised possession and sale of firecrackers would violate the Explosives Act, 1884, and invite legal action.
The NPO also cautioned that anyone found violating its community-level restriction within its jurisdiction would be held accountable and face action under customary law. In its appeal, the organisation urged residents, shopkeepers and business establishments to strictly follow the directive and cooperate in maintaining peace and ensuring community welfare.
The prohibitions come amid heightened security concerns in Manipur’s conflict-affected hill districts, where sudden explosions can trigger panic. Officials noted that the sound of firecrackers in such sensitive areas could be mistaken for gunshots or other explosive incidents, potentially alarming residents.
The directives are aimed at preventing panic and maintaining public order in areas already affected by prolonged unrest.
Original Source: https://nenews.in/manipur/manipur-govt-naga-organisation-impose-firecracker-ban-amid-law-and-order-concerns/70388/
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Publish Date: 2026-11-08 13:42:00
