Jammu, July 6 -- Share Tweet Share SHOPIAN, Jul 6 (KNS) : Authorities in South Kashmir's Shopian district on Monday ordered a complete ban on bursting of firecrackers after 10 PM, asserting that late-night explosions were not only causing severe health distress but also interfering with anti-terror operations by triggering confusion among security forces. District Magistrate Shishir Gupta (IAS) in an order issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, said the prohibition would remain in force for two months with immediate effect. The directive came amid growing complaints from residents, particularly the elderly, infants, and patients, who have been facing respiratory issues, cardiovascular complication...