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Shivaji Park in Mumbai to Stay Firecracker‑Free This Diwali, BMC Announces Monitoring Measures
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 06:00 PM
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will enforce a firecracker ban at Shivaji Park during Diwali, installing warning boards and deploying police for surveillance.
Mumbai’s iconic Shivaji Park will be declared a firecracker‑free zone for the upcoming Diwali celebrations, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced. The decision comes as the city prepares for the festival, which traditionally sees a surge in fireworks across residential and public spaces.
To enforce the ban, the BMC will put up prominent warning boards around the park’s perimeter, clearly stating the prohibition and the legal consequences of non‑compliance. In addition, police personnel will be stationed at key entry points to monitor activity and intervene if any fireworks are ignited.
Officials said the measures aim to curb noise pollution, reduce the risk of fire accidents, and protect the health of park visitors and nearby residents. The corporation has urged citizens to celebrate responsibly and explore alternative, eco‑friendly ways to mark the occasion.
The firecracker‑free directive for Shivaji Park aligns with broader municipal efforts to regulate fireworks in densely populated areas of Mumbai during the festive season.
To enforce the ban, the BMC will put up prominent warning boards around the park’s perimeter, clearly stating the prohibition and the legal consequences of non‑compliance. In addition, police personnel will be stationed at key entry points to monitor activity and intervene if any fireworks are ignited.
Officials said the measures aim to curb noise pollution, reduce the risk of fire accidents, and protect the health of park visitors and nearby residents. The corporation has urged citizens to celebrate responsibly and explore alternative, eco‑friendly ways to mark the occasion.
The firecracker‑free directive for Shivaji Park aligns with broader municipal efforts to regulate fireworks in densely populated areas of Mumbai during the festive season.