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Rajasthan Police Issue 4-Day Ban on Firecracker Throwing Tradition in Kekri
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ajmer
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 09:45 PM
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Rajasthan police have warned residents of Kekri that the hazardous custom of throwing lit firecrackers at each other during Diwali and the Ghanshyam Bhairav procession will be prohibited for four days.
Police in Kekri, Rajasthan, have announced a four‑day ban on the traditional practice of throwing lit firecrackers at one another during Diwali and the Ghanshyam Bhairav procession. The order, issued after concerns about injuries and property damage, prohibits the activity from the day of the ban until the fourth day thereafter.
The directive follows several incidents in the past where the custom led to burns and broken limbs among participants. Local authorities cited the risk of accidental explosions and the potential for large crowds to exacerbate the danger.
Residents are advised to observe the ban and report any violations to the police. The police also plan to conduct patrols during the festival period to ensure compliance and to provide safety information to the community.
The ban is expected to be lifted after the four‑day period, allowing the tradition to resume under stricter safety guidelines. The police have urged the public to celebrate Diwali responsibly and to avoid the use of firecrackers in uncontrolled settings.
The directive follows several incidents in the past where the custom led to burns and broken limbs among participants. Local authorities cited the risk of accidental explosions and the potential for large crowds to exacerbate the danger.
Residents are advised to observe the ban and report any violations to the police. The police also plan to conduct patrols during the festival period to ensure compliance and to provide safety information to the community.
The ban is expected to be lifted after the four‑day period, allowing the tradition to resume under stricter safety guidelines. The police have urged the public to celebrate Diwali responsibly and to avoid the use of firecrackers in uncontrolled settings.