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Police Warn Against Hazardous Firecracker Throwing in Kekri During Diwali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 08:01 AM
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Authorities in Kekri, Rajasthan, have issued a warning after residents repeatedly tossed burning fireworks at each other during Diwali and Govardhan Puja celebrations, a practice deemed dangerous.
Kekri, a town in Rajasthan, has seen a recurring tradition of participants throwing lit firecrackers at one another during the Diwali and Govardhan Puja festivities. Local officials say the activity, which has been ongoing for years, poses serious burn and injury risks to the public.
Police officers stationed in the area have now formally warned citizens that such reckless behavior violates safety norms and could attract legal action. The warning was communicated through public announcements and posted notices ahead of the peak celebration days.
Authorities are urging residents to celebrate responsibly, use fireworks in designated open spaces, and refrain from direct exchanges of burning crackers. The police have also indicated that they will increase patrols and intervene promptly if the practice continues, aiming to prevent avoidable injuries during the festive period.
Police officers stationed in the area have now formally warned citizens that such reckless behavior violates safety norms and could attract legal action. The warning was communicated through public announcements and posted notices ahead of the peak celebration days.
Authorities are urging residents to celebrate responsibly, use fireworks in designated open spaces, and refrain from direct exchanges of burning crackers. The police have also indicated that they will increase patrols and intervene promptly if the practice continues, aiming to prevent avoidable injuries during the festive period.