LUDHIANA: The Ludhiana Commissionerate of Police has invited applications for issuing licences for selling firecrackers on temporary basis.
Rakesh Agrawal, commissioner of police (CP), said the police will issue licences for 37 shops at six locations, including grain market in Salem Tabri, Pakhowal road near Sidhwan Canal, Model Town Extension, Glada ground Dugri Phase 2, Glada ground at Chandigarh Road, Humbran Road near Fire brigade office and Lodhi Club Road.
Agarwal added that the applicants can get forms between October 27 and October 28 from CP office. They can submit applications from October 29. On November 3, a draw will be conducted. The traders can start selling firecrackers from November 6 till Diwali.
The commissioner also added that the temporary licences are being issued on the directions of the Punjab and Haryana high court.