Parsa Police intensifies action against imports of firecrackers
Birgunj (Parsa), Nov 10: Firecrackers and explosive substances worth Rs 350,000 were confiscated in four days in Parsa.
According to Parsa's Deputy Superintendent of Police, Chakra Bahadur Malla, the production, storages, supplies, transport and use of explosive substances including firecrackers have been prohibited by law.
According to him, the bursting of fireworks and pyrotechnics can cause human and property loss, fire incidents and environment pollution.
The police have urged parents and guardian not to allow children to handle or burst firecrackers and to celebrate the festival in a safe and joyful atmosphere.
On Monday, five-year-old Kudan Sahahi of Madbhubani, Pakaha Mainpur Rural Municipality-2, succumbed to burns he sustained while bursting firecrackers.
Following the child's death, police have intensified patrolling and monitoring to prevent the possible smuggling of firecrackers into the district,
The public have been urged to stay away from explosive devices, including firecrackers, during the festival.


