Jamshedpur: The East Singhbhum administration has earmarked 23 locations — 15 in Jamshedpur and 8 in rural areas — for the sale of firecrackers from Nov 5. It has prohibited unauthorised vending in residential and congested areas.The designated sites include major markets in Sakchi, Kadma, Jugsalai, Mango, Bistupur, Ghatsila, Musabani, Jadugora and Dhalbhumgarh. Officials said vendors selling firecrackers outside these locations would face strict legal action.Deputy commissioner Rajiv Ranjan said sales would be allowed only at designated sites to vendors holding valid licences. He directed officials to ensure compliance with fire and electrical safety norms, maintain the prescribed distance between stalls and monitor the licensing of firecracker warehouses.“Public safety must remain our top priority during the festive season,” Ranjan said.The administration has made it mandatory for stalls to maintain a 2-metre gap and keep fire extinguishers, water and sand readily available.Sub-divisional officer Arnav Mishra directed all departments concerned and stakeholders to complete the registration and licensing process within the prescribed timeframe. He said every designated site would be inspected to ensure compliance with safety norms.Mishra warned that vendors operating without valid licences or outside the designated areas would face strict action. He also stressed the need to prioritise the safety of children and students and make adequate crowd management arrangements to prevent overcrowding near the stalls.
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