Ban on flying and selling lanterns in Mumbai, police decision before Diwali

The people of Mumbai, who are preparing for grand celebrations on Diwali, may feel disappointed. Actually, flying lanterns in the sky has been banned in Mumbai. There will also be a ban on its sale. The police have taken this decision due to security reasons. This ban will remain in place till 21st November. That means it will neither be sold nor flown in Mumbai for a month. Last year also Mumbai Police had made this announcement.

Police issued order

According to PTI report, the police has issued orders in this regard. This decision has been taken under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code. According to the order, there is a ban on selling, storing and flying sky lanterns keeping in mind the safety of the public to prevent the activities of anti-social elements.

Case against those who violate the order

The order states that sky lanterns can prove to be a threat to public property and people’s safety. Those who violate the order will be booked under Section 223 of the Indian Justice Code.

A building caught fire in 2015

In January 2015, a 36-storey under-construction building in Malad East caught fire allegedly due to a sky lantern. After this, the then Mumbai fire chief P Rahangdale had requested the police to ban such lanterns.

Ban was also imposed in 2022 and 2023

It is not the first time that Mumbai Police has taken such a decision. Last year also it was banned in Mumbai. In 2023, a ban was imposed for one month from 4 November to 3 December. Whereas in 2022, the ban was imposed from 16 October to 14 November.

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