In Kolkata, in view of guaranteeing a protected, peaceable Diwali and Kali Puja, police forces will likely be deployed in key residential areas and social media will likely be intently watched to establish “potential threats”, police stated.
Moreover, police forces will likely be deployed in key residential areas to make sure compliance with security laws. These measures have been determined to forestall the usage of banned firecrackers.
“Particular directions have been given for high-rise buildings. Anybody who violates the legislation, strict motion will likely be taken,” stated Commissioner of Police Manoj Verma. Associations of high-rise buildings have been requested to maintain their terraces locked.
“We’re hopeful that there will likely be no untoward incident throughout Kali Puja and Diwali. Nevertheless, we stay cautious. We have now been seeing some occasions for the previous few days. Social media can also be being monitored,” Verma added.
In accordance with Supreme Court docket pointers, the bursting of firecrackers will solely be permitted between 8 pm and 10 pm on October 31.
Baji bazaars, or firecracker markets, will likely be operational till November 1 at Tala Park, Shahid Minar, Behala Blind College, and Kalikapur’s Aguan Sangha.
Bidhannagar Police have shaped devoted groups to go to housing complexes throughout town to coach residents about security measures.
Importantly, the usage of laser lights and sky lanterns is strictly prohibited close to airport areas.
The West Bengal Air pollution Management Board (PCB) has additionally taken proactive measures to observe air high quality through the festive season. “Like yesteryears, this 12 months too, high-rise constructing actions will likely be underneath vigilance utilizing drones,” stated PCB Principal Secretary Dr. Rajesh Kumar.
PCB Chairman Dr. Kalyan Rudra highlighted the importance of air high quality administration in city areas. “Out of the world’s 131 most populated cities, Kolkata, Barrackpore, Haldia, Howrah, Durgapur, and Asansol are on the listing,” he stated.
Authorities have emphasised the significance of adhering to conventional customs and refraining from introducing new practices that would “pose environmental dangers”. Moreover, they’ve recognized “anti-social components” for particular monitoring.
