Security campaign intensified targeting Tihar and Chhath, Armed Police Force urges not to use firecrackers
Tejan Khadka, Nepal News Bank
Jhapa Illegal firecrackers and fireworks worth more than Rs 23.59 lakh have been destroyed in Jhapa targeting the Tihar and Chhath festivals.
Armed Police Force, Nepal No. 2 Battalion Jhapa destroyed illegal firecrackers and fireworks worth Rs 23.59 lakh recovered from different places of the district.
The Armed Police Force (APF) has intensified the campaign to control illegal explosives during the festival season with the objective of minimizing the risk of fire, human casualties and environmental pollution. The items were destroyed in the presence of security personnel, people’s representatives, administration representatives and media persons.
Armed Police Force No. 2 Battalion Jhapa has urged the people of the district not to use firecrackers saying the use of firecrackers and fireworks especially affects the health of children and senior citizens and increases the risk of fire and other accidents.
Police have urged everyone to be vigilant to celebrate the festival in a safe and civilized manner and to avoid possible accidents. Superintendent of Police Sachin Karmacharya, who is also the commander of the Armed Police Force Nepal No. 2 Battalion, said that the campaign to control illegal firecrackers has been given priority to make the festival safe, dignified and peaceful. He urged the people of the district not to use such materials to prevent accidents and damage caused by the uncontrolled use of firecrackers and fireworks. Bhadrapur Municipality-8 Ward Chairman Manoj Subba, representatives of District Administration Office, Jhapa and media persons were present on the occasion. Security agencies have stepped up surveillance to control the transportation, distribution and use of fireworks during festivals as they increase the risk of fire and accidents.
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