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Mumbai Police ban firecrackers, laser lights on public roads till December 4 following HC order
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk The Hindu — Mumbai
· October 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This ban is currently set to last until December 4. A ban has been put in place on certain items, including firecrackers and laser lights, on public roads.
A ban has been put in place on certain items, including firecrackers and laser lights, on public roads. This ban is currently set to last until December 4. The decision to implement this ban follows a direction from a court.
The court's direction aimed to reduce pollution and noise during festivals. This goal is the basis for the current ban.
Further information about the ban and the court's direction is available from the source, which provides more details about the order and the laws under which it was issued.
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Category: safety Published: October 9, 2026 Source: The Hindu — Mumbai Reading time: 1 min
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