Ludhiana, Sept. 24 -- Several Dussehra fairs being held across the city are operating without following basic fire and safety norms, raising concerns about public safety. From Daresi Ground to Rajguru Nagar, and from SBS Nagar to near Westend Mall and Jagraon Bridge, numerous local fairs have been set up ahead of the festivities. However, most of them are functioning without mandatory permissions or safety precautions.

According to information received from the deputy commissioner's office, only two organisers have officially taken permission to hold fairs. The rest of the organisers have not sought any approval, nor have they submitted any safety plans to the district administration. Despite hosting large crowds, including children, fam...