Lucknow, Aug. 29 -- In compliance with the order of the Supreme Court and in the wake of the upcoming festive season, the Uttar Pradesh government has banned the manufacture, storage, sale (including online sale) and use of firecrackers in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) region.
The ban on firecrackers will be effective in the districts of Meerut, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida), Bulandshahr, Hapur, Baghpat, Shamli, and Muzaffarnagar. "A fine will be imposed for violating the order," authorities stated.
According to the order issued by the UP Police, "Anyone found manufacturing, storing, selling (including online sales), or using firecrackers in these districts will face both a fine and punishment under Section 15 of the En...