Home Ministry appeals against firecrackers use

KATHMANDU, Nov. 11: Citing the Tihar and Chhath festivals, the Home Ministry has appealed to all not to produce, import, sell, distribute and use the crackers and firework, reasoning it was adverse to people´s health, and could invite untoward incidents as fire.



The guardians are urged to prevent their children from using the firecrackers.



The use, import, sale, and supply of the explosive was illegal and if anyone was found flouting the rule, he would be brought to book, the ministry added.

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