Joint CP orders curbs on crackers

Nagpur: Joint police commissioner Aswati Dorje on Tuesday issued an order under CrPC Section 144, prohibiting the use of crackers at several places during the forthcoming festive season.
Dorje’s order stated crackers cannot be burst within 200 metres of petrol pumps, outlets of gas cylinders, kerosene depots, crackers shops, outlets for chemical depots and so on.
The bursting of crackers will also not be allowed within 200 metres of schools, colleges, hospitals and courts which are also designated as silent zones. Flying lanterns have been banned too.