Mundathikode fireworks accident: Thrissur police chief proposes stronger regulations, safety norms
The City Police Commissioner, Thrissur, has proposed measures to strengthen regulatory safeguards and safety standards to minimise the risk of accidents involving explosive substances such as firecrackers.The official filed a statement before the Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice V.M. Mandatory joint inspections may be conducted by the Police department, district administration, Fire and Rescue Services, PESO, Electrical Inspectorate and other competent authorities before granting or renewing of licences for fireworks manufacturing units. Periodic safety auditsLicensed fireworks manufacturing and storage units may be subjected to periodic safety audits, reviewed by the district administration and licensing authorities.
- ▪The City Police Commissioner, Thrissur, has proposed measures to strengthen regulatory safeguards and safety standards to minimise the risk of accidents involving explosive substances such as firecrackers.The official filed a statement befo
- ▪Mandatory joint inspections may be conducted by the Police department, district administration, Fire and Rescue Services, PESO, Electrical Inspectorate and other competent authorities before granting or renewing of licences for fireworks ma
- ▪Periodic safety auditsLicensed fireworks manufacturing and storage units may be subjected to periodic safety audits, reviewed by the district administration and licensing authorities.
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The City Police Commissioner, Thrissur, has proposed measures to strengthen regulatory safeguards and safety standards to minimise the risk of accidents involving explosive substances such as firecrackers.The official filed a statement before the Division Bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice V.M. Syam Kumar in a suo motu petition based on news reports of the Mundathikode fireworks tragedy in April.Advocate General Jaju Babu, who appeared in the court, informed the Bench that certain manufacturers were supplying substantially larger quantities of fireworks for public displays without authorisation or adequate storage facilities, resulting in violations of statutory requirements.Mr.
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