Kohima, Oct. 18 (EMN): Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) has seized some firecrackers on the eve of ‘Diwali – the festival of lights’ in and around Kohima on October 18. The seizure has created some contention among the people who are eager to celebrate the festival.
When contacted KMC administrator, Kethosituo Sekhose, said the seizures were made from those vendors along the stretch of the road without obtaining permit from its office.
KMC Superintendent, Zakiekhotuo Kiso, said due to the environmental factors the seizure of fireworks was carried out in the town. He said the air pollution generated from the burning of firecrackers and fireworks causes lots of health hazards.
On October 9, India’s Supreme Court has temporarily banned the sale and distribution of firecrackers in New Delhi head of Diwali in a bid to control the escalating air pollution.
According to experts, the extremely high levels of air pollution generated from burning of firecrackers and fireworks causes worsening of asthma, allergic diseases of the eyes and nose, respiratory tract infections, pneumonia and even heart attacks.
