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West Bengal warns of strict action on firecracker norm violations, urges restraint
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 02:48 PM
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The West Bengal government announced that violators of firecracker regulations will face stringent penalties and appealed to citizens to observe restraint during celebrations.
The state government of West Bengal issued a formal warning that anyone found breaching firecracker norms will be dealt with harshly. The notice, released by the Home Department ahead of the upcoming festive season, stresses that strict legal action will be taken against offenders.
Authorities have outlined that violations such as using illegal firecracker types, exceeding permitted sound levels, or selling without a licence will attract penalties ranging from hefty fines to imprisonment. Police and municipal officials have been instructed to intensify patrols in residential areas and market zones where firecrackers are commonly sold.
Officials also appealed to the public to exercise restraint, citing concerns over safety, air pollution, and noise disturbances. The government hopes that responsible celebration will reduce accidents and health hazards, urging citizens to choose eco‑friendly alternatives where possible.
Authorities have outlined that violations such as using illegal firecracker types, exceeding permitted sound levels, or selling without a licence will attract penalties ranging from hefty fines to imprisonment. Police and municipal officials have been instructed to intensify patrols in residential areas and market zones where firecrackers are commonly sold.
Officials also appealed to the public to exercise restraint, citing concerns over safety, air pollution, and noise disturbances. The government hopes that responsible celebration will reduce accidents and health hazards, urging citizens to choose eco‑friendly alternatives where possible.