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Rajasthan Police Issue 4-Day Ban on Dangerous Firecracker Tradition in Kekri
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ajmer
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 11:36 PM
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Rajasthan police have warned residents of Kekri about the hazardous practice of throwing lit firecrackers during Diwali and Ghans Bhairu rides, and have imposed a four‑day ban to curb the tradition.
Police in the Rajasthan town of Kekri have issued a stern warning to residents about the dangerous custom of throwing lit firecrackers at one another during Diwali and the Ghans Bhairu rides.
The authorities cited a rise in injuries and property damage linked to the practice, noting that several people have been hospitalized in recent years.
To curb the trend, a four‑day ban has been imposed, prohibiting the sale and use of firecrackers in the area during the specified period.
Local community leaders have expressed mixed feelings, with some urging adherence to the ban for safety, while others fear the loss of a long‑standing cultural ritual.
The authorities cited a rise in injuries and property damage linked to the practice, noting that several people have been hospitalized in recent years.
To curb the trend, a four‑day ban has been imposed, prohibiting the sale and use of firecrackers in the area during the specified period.
Local community leaders have expressed mixed feelings, with some urging adherence to the ban for safety, while others fear the loss of a long‑standing cultural ritual.