Hyderabad, Oct. 27 -- The Cyberabad Police has directed firecracker sellers to obtain a licence under the Explosives Act 1884 and Rules 1983 before Diwali.

The licence can be obtained from Deputy Commissioners of the concerned zones.

Any contravention would attract penal provisions and other action as stipulated under the Act and the Rules.

The applicants are required to apply online by visiting the Cyberabad Police's portal on or before November 7. Applications submitted thereafter will not be accepted.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Siasat Daily....