Firecrackers banned in Bengaluru Rural district after teen’s death

The accident occurred when firecrackers kept inside a bag on a port lift vehicle exploded due to proximity to the vehicle’s silencer.

Published Aug 31, 2025 | 11:11 AMUpdated Aug 31, 2025 | 11:11 AM

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Bengaluru Rural District Commissioner on Saturday, 30 August, imposed a ban on bursting firecrackers or any explosive substances during Ganesha idol installation and immersion processions, religious events, political functions or any other public gathering in the district.

The ban comes a day after a minor boy was killed and six others were injured when firecrackers exploded during a Ganesha idol immersion procession in Mutthur village in Doddaballapur.

The accident occurred when firecrackers kept inside a bag on a port lift vehicle (that was carrying the idol) exploded due to proximity to the vehicle’s silencer.

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