Mumbai Police on Wednesday issued an order banning the flying and sale of lanterns in the city till January 29, 2023.

An order issued by Vishal Thakur, DCP (Operations), Mumbai Police said, as reports have been received that due to the situation prevailing in the areas under the jurisdiction of Mumbai Police, it is noticed that use, sale and storage of lanterns during December 31, 2022 to January 29, 2023 in the Mumbai Police jurisdiction may cause grave danger to human life, safety and injury to public property.