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Fire Teams to Patrol Firecracker Shops in Bhopal Ahead of Diwali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 10:01 AM
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The municipal administration in Bhopal will deploy fire‑fighting squads around firecracker outlets and will act against shops set up near power lines or transformers before Diwali.
Bhopal municipal authorities have announced heightened security measures for firecracker markets ahead of the Diwali celebrations. Dedicated fire‑fighting teams will be stationed at the perimeters of firecracker shops to monitor compliance with safety norms and to respond quickly to any incident.
The directive also warns that any shop operating within the proximity of electrical infrastructure—such as overhead lines, substations or transformers—will face strict action, including possible closure and penalties. This move aims to prevent accidental ignitions that could arise from electrical faults.
Officials said the enforcement will be in effect from the first week of the festive season and will continue until Diwali night. The city administration urges consumers to purchase fireworks only from authorized vendors that adhere to the prescribed safety guidelines.
The initiative reflects a broader effort to curb fire‑related accidents, which have historically spiked during the festival period across many Indian cities.
The directive also warns that any shop operating within the proximity of electrical infrastructure—such as overhead lines, substations or transformers—will face strict action, including possible closure and penalties. This move aims to prevent accidental ignitions that could arise from electrical faults.
Officials said the enforcement will be in effect from the first week of the festive season and will continue until Diwali night. The city administration urges consumers to purchase fireworks only from authorized vendors that adhere to the prescribed safety guidelines.
The initiative reflects a broader effort to curb fire‑related accidents, which have historically spiked during the festival period across many Indian cities.