Ban on fire crackers
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 17 2017:
Moreh police have taken up various measures to stop import of fire crackers in the State from neighbouring Myanmar, from today apart from seizing huge quantities of fire crackers which were illegally imported from Myanmar through Moreh gate 1 and 2 .
According to a reliable information, Moreh police have also ramped up security checks of the people coming in and out of Moreh gate number 1 and 2 to prevent illegal import of firecrackers to the State.
The step has been taken up to ensure a quiet, peaceful and firecracker free Diwali festival .
On the other hand, Imphal East DC has issued an order banning the sale of firecrackers in Imphal East district effectively from today .
The District Magistrate of Kakching district has also banned the sale and use of fire crackers in Kakching district with effect from today.
An order has been issued.