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The Mumbai Police have imposed a 30-day ban on the use, sale, and storage of sky lanterns in Mumbai from October 31 to November 29, 2026, citing fire hazards and public safety concerns. The order, issued on October 28 by Deputy Commissioner of Police Akbar Pathan under Section 163 of the BNSS, 2023, applies across the Mumbai Police Commissionerate.
In contrast, authorities in Bengal require a licence for the use of sky lanterns during Diwali and Kali Puja, with Director General of Police Siddhnath Gupta stating that regulations under the Fire Act must be followed. The administration is also enforcing restrictions on firecrackers, particularly near hospitals and other silence zones, and has launched operations to seize illegal fireworks ahead of the festivals.
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