Firecrackers seized from Purunakatak area of Odisha, father-son duo arrested
Firecrackers have been seized in huge quantity from Purunakatak area of Odisha in which a father-son duo have been arrested
Boudh: The third day of raids is underway in Purunakatak area in Boudh district of Odisha. Today, a large quantity of illegal firecrackers were seized from the godowns of Kachchhna and Jenasahi in Purunakatak.
So far, the police have raided five places and seized more than nine vehicles laden with firecrackers. The Harbhanga Tehsildar, BDO, and police station officers are present at the scene.
It is further worth mentioning here that, restrictions have been imposed on noise pollution causing music, firecrackers and erection of electric gates during the upcoming Durga Puja in Cuttack of Odisha. The Orissa High Court has issued these orders while hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) related to the Cuttack city’s problems.
The famous Durga Puja of Cuttack will commence from September 28 this year. And ahead of that preparations have been started to organise this massive festival properly and successfully. In this juncture HC has issued these orders for smooth conduct of the puja festival.
As per reports, the Puja will start from September 28 while the Durga Puja Bhasani Shobha Yatra will be held on October 3. However, there will be restrictions on playing of music and bursting of fire crackers that create noise pollution during the puja.
The High Court has said that Cuttack Collector and DCP will monitor that noise levels do not exceed 65 decibels during the puja.
