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Kolkata Police Gear Up for Chhath Puja Crackdown on Banned Crackers

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The Kolkata Police are set to launch a crackdown on banned firecrackers during Chhath Puja, a Hindu festival, in a bid to reduce noise pollution in the city. Following a noisy Diwali and Kali Puja, the police have identified certain pockets of the city where gross violations of noise regulations were reported last year. These areas include Mukundapur, Survey Park, Kasba, Dhakuria, Paddapukur, Beliaghata, Tangra, Cossipore, Sarsuna, and Parnasree. The police have mapped these areas and are planning to conduct frequent raids at the city's firecracker hubs, such as Old China Bazar and Chandi Chowk, to prevent the sale of illegal firecrackers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kolkata Police have seized 11,400 odd kg of illegal firecrackers so far this year, highlighting the need for a crackdown on banned crackers.
  • 36 police station areas have been identified as areas of concern, where gross violations of noise regulations were reported last year.
  • A total of 3,700 cops will be deployed to man the 133 ghats, natural water bodies, and artificial ones where Chhath devotees will queue up on Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
  • At least 35 senior officers, including DCPs and ACPs, will be leading the men on the ground.
  • Cops will conduct frequent raids at the city's firecracker hubs, such as Old China Bazar and Chandi Chowk, to prevent the sale of illegal firecrackers before Chhath.
  • Announcements on loudhailers and awareness drives will be conducted across multiple business hubs and predominantly Bihari neighborhoods in Posta, Burrabazar, and multiple places in north and south Kolkata to educate devotees about the importance of noise regulations during Chhath.

Statistics:

  • 11,400 odd kg of illegal firecrackers have been seized by the Kolkata Police so far this year.
  • 36 police station areas have been identified as areas of concern, where gross violations of noise regulations were reported last year.
  • 3,700 cops will be deployed to man the 133 ghats, natural water bodies, and artificial ones where Chhath devotees will queue up on Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
  • 35 senior officers, including DCPs and ACPs, will be leading the men on the ground.
  • 300-odd cops will guard Subhas Sarobar and Rabindra Sarobar from 10 am on Sunday in shifts.

Sources:

  • "Kolkata Police gear up for Chhath Puja crackdown on banned crackers" - TOI
  • "Kolkata Police seize 11,400 kg of illegal firecrackers" - TOI
  • "Kolkata Police identify 36 areas as hotspots for noise pollution" - TOI

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