The prohibitory order, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, will remain in force from Nov 6 to midnight on Nov 14. Nagpur: Police commissioner Vishwas Nangre Patil has imposed several restrictions on bursting firecrackers and other activities during the Diwali festival , citing public safety, fire hazards and environmental concerns.
Bursting firecrackers on public roads has been strictly prohibited in compliance with a Bombay High Court order dated Sept 23, 2026. Under the order, bursting firecrackers has been prohibited within 200 feet of petrol pumps, LPG cylinder godowns, kerosene depots, firecracker shops, inflammable material storage facilities and chemical depots. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nagpur | Silver Rate in Nagpur | Bank Holidays in Nagpur | Public Holidays in Nagpur | Petrol Price in Nagpur | Diesel Price in Nagpur | CNG Price in Nagpur | LPG Price in Nagpur Stay updated with the latest Nagpur news.
The CP has directed all firecracker manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers to sell only green crackers, as Nagpur falls under the moderate air pollution category. Firecrackers are also prohibited in silence zones, including areas around schools, colleges, hospitals and courts. Flying lanterns have been completely prohibited across Nagpur city. Download the TOI App.