DGP directs Police Commissioners, SPs to step up vigil on illegal firecracker stalls, traders
The Hindu
DGP Reddy directs police to raid illegal firecracker godowns/stalls. Licenses issued to 3,856 traders; safety precautions, no child labor, sand buckets & water must be ready. Public urged to call 100/112 in case of emergency; stern action against violators. Sales must end at 5pm on Deepavali. Licensed traders must follow timings, not sell bulk to unauthorised sellers.
Director General of Police (DGP) K. V. Rajendranath Reddy has directed the Commissioners of Police and the Superintendents of Police (SPs) to conduct raids on illegal firecracker godowns and stalls across the State.
He said that licenses were issued to 3,856 traders to sell firecrackers in the State, and said that the unit heads of all districts should take steps for taking safety precautions at the shops.
“The traders should not set up godowns and firecracker stalls in residential areas, near hospitals, educational institutions and at public places. They should strictly follow fire safety precautions, should not engage children for work, and keep sand buckets and water ready as a precautionary measure. The public are requested to call the 100 or 112 helplines in case of an emergency, and stern action would be taken against the sellers who violate the orders,” the DGP said in a release on Friday.
No trader shall conduct sales after 5 p.m. on the day of Deepavali, Mr. Rajendranath Reddy said, adding that licensed traders should follow timings and should not sell bulk stocks to unauthorised sellers.
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