Haryana Police order crackdown on illegal firecracker trade ahead of Diwali, warn of strict action

Panchkula, Nov 3 (UNI) Haryana Police has ordered a statewide crackdown on the illegal manufacture, storage and sale of firecrackers ahead of Diwali on November 8, directing district police chiefs to identify unauthorised warehouses, inspect licensed premises and prevent the sale of explosives in densely populated areas. Director General of Police Ajay Singhal has warned that negligence in enforcing safety regulations will not be tolerated, particularly in view of past incidents of fires at firecracker warehouses, storage facilities and retail outlets. "Negligence at any level will not be tolerated. Public safety and the maintenance of law and order during festivals…