Chinese Fire Crackers

Early investigations into the Puttingal temple fire show use of chemicals in the fireworks which are traditionally not used by Indian fireworks manufacturers. Sources in the government said that the first test reports indicate the presence of chemicals manufactured in China and used by the fireworks industry there.

The Centre today informed the Madras High Court bench that it had taken all the steps to prevent import of Chinese crackers and had issued strict instructions to Customs officials in Ports and entry points not to allow its arrival.

Early investigations into the Puttingal temple fire show use of chemicals in the fireworks which are traditionally not used by Indian fireworks manufacturers. Sources in the government said that the first test reports indicate the presence of chemicals manufactured in China and used by the fireworks industry there.

The Centre today informed the Madras High Court bench that it had taken all the steps to prevent import of Chinese crackers and had issued strict instructions to Customs officials in Ports and entry points not to allow its arrival.