India, Oct. 20 -- The Manipur Government has temporarily banned the sale and use of firecrackers throughout the Bishnupur district ahead of and during this year's Diwali festival, which falls on Tuesday.

Pooja Elangbam, District Magistrate of Bishnupur, on Monday, issued a notification exercising powers under Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023, prohibiting the use of firecrackers during the Diwali celebrations.

The notification cites concerns over the prevailing law-and-order situation in the state and warns that crackers and fireworks could be misused by vested interests to create annoyance, panic, or confusion among the public.

Such misuse could also divert security forces, potentially causing injury, loss of life, or property damage else...