On the surface, this situation looks to be a combination of the shop owner’s irresponsibility and the district administration’s neglect of duty. The tahsildar, police inspector, and regional fire department officer who gave the shop’s no-objection certificate have all been placed on administrative leave by the government, and the CID has taken over the investigation.u00a0
Source: Deccan Herald
Additionally, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) and the Superintendent of Police (SP) have received notice from the government.According to records kept by the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the DC did not perform a spot check to ensure that all regulations were being followed before granting the licence.u00a0
It is improbable that the SP was uninformed that business was being conducted there in violation of the rules of the Explosives Act and the directions issued by the Karnataka government given that the shop is situated on the shoulder of a busy national highway. 15 innocent lives would not have been lost except for the callousness of these officers and others after them.u00a0
The Deputy Commissioner and the Superintendent of Police should have been suspended first so that the administration could make a clear statement.The location of cracker shops should be far from both commercial and residential areas, according to regulations. The shops should be spaced apart by six metres, with ventilation on both sides. In order to allow fire tenders to enter the stores, the approach roads should be suitable.u00a0
Source: India Today
The Attibele shop, which was sandwiched between two other businesses, reportedly lacked even the most fundamental safety features, such fire extinguishers. Additionally, the shop had more merchandise than was allowed, according to the Chief Minister.According to Siddaramaiah’s announcement, from now on the state would only permit the sale of green crackers, as required by the Supreme Court, and will outlaw the popping of crackers during parades and other events. This is favourable.u00a0
The government will as usual grant a significant number of temporary licences across the state for the sale of crackers as Deepavali, the festival of lights, approaches quickly. These stores typically appear in small groups. These clusters must be personally visited by Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police, who must make sure that only businesses that follow all regulations and safety standards are approved. So that there are no more fatalities from firecrackers during Diwali, the Chief Secretary should strictly oversee the situation.
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