Bengaluru: Preparations for temporary firecracker-sale licences ahead of Diwali 2026 have begun with a police-led meeting focused on safety measures, regulatory compliance and coordination between the agencies and stakeholders involved.
City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh chaired the preliminary meeting with senior Bengaluru City Police officers and stakeholders, according to the police announcement on October 22.
Ahead of Diwali 2026, Commissioner of Police Shri Seemanth Kumar Singh, IPS, along with senior officers of Bengaluru City Police, held a preliminary meeting with stakeholders to discuss the issuance of temporary firecracker sale licences.
The meeting focused on coordinating with all concerned stakeholders and ensuring that the necessary safety measures and regulatory requirements are in place for a safe, secure and incident-free festive season.
Bengaluru City Police remains committed to ensuring public safety while enabling citizens to celebrate Diwali responsibly.
— Bengaluru City Police (@BlrCityPolice) October 22, 2026
Safety measures before temporary licences
The meeting discussed the issuance of temporary firecracker-sale licences and the precautions needed to keep the festive season safe and free of untoward incidents.
Police stressed coordination with the departments concerned and strict implementation of safety measures and regulatory requirements.
Application dates and sale locations not announced
The announcement concerns preliminary preparations. It does not specify licence-application dates, approved sale locations or the number of temporary licences to be issued.
Bengaluru City Police said public safety would remain the priority while enabling residents to celebrate Diwali responsibly.
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