The Mumbai Police has imposed a temporary ban on the use of firecrackers and firing of rockets from May 11 to June 9, 2025. The directive issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Akbar Pathan prohibits people from lighting or throwing any kind of firecrackers or fireworks, including rockets or sky lanterns, within the city limits.
The order has been issued under relevant sections of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. The directive will apply to all public and private places in Greater Mumbai and will be in place for a full period of 30 days, including start and end dates.
"In exercise of powers conferred upon me by clause (u) of sub-section (1) of section 33 read with sub section 2 of the section 10 of the Maharashtra Police Act, XXIl of 1951, I Akbar Pathan, Dy. Commissioner of Police (Operations), Brihan Mumbai hereby make the following order. No persons shall let off or throw any fire crackers/firework or send up any rocket including a chidi in or upon any place in the limits of Brihan Mumbai for the period from 11th May, 2025 to 09th June, 2025 (Both days inclusive)," Akbar Pathan, Deputy Commissioner of Police (operations), Brihanmumbai stated in a letter.
"I, further direct that this order shall be promulgated in Brihan Mumbai by affixing copies thereof at prominent public places and by announcing the same on loudspeakers/megaphones," it added.
Earlier, on May 9, he had directed the police, administrative and coastal bodies to remain on high alert, conduct mock drills at the district level, set up war rooms and coordinate with hospitals during blackouts.
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