Revamping Fireworks: A Safer Spectacle on the Horizon

Justice C N Ramachandran urges changes in fireworks patterns to ensure safety after a deadly explosion in Thrissur district. The commission will consult local authorities and visit those affected. The goal is to enhance safety measures, not ban fireworks, and reduce accident severity by making displays more of a light show.

Justice C N Ramachandran, leading the judicial probe into the tragic explosion at a fireworks factory in Thrissur, emphasized the need to rethink fireworks design to enhance safety.

During a press briefing, Ramachandran mentioned plans for discussions with the Thrissur District Police Chief and the District Collector, highlighting efforts to visit both the explosion site and injured victims.

Despite past tragedies, the government is not aiming to ban fireworks but seeks to mitigate risks through design changes, promoting safer, light-focused displays.