Flying lanterns banned in Mumbai for 30 days

Mumbai police have banned the use and sale of flying lanterns in Mumbai for 30 days. The ban on the lanterns, also called as Chinese lanterns, will start on October 16 and end on November 14.

As per the police order, the use of sky lanterns may cause danger to human life and safety due to "the situation prevailing in areas under the control of Mumbai Police".

Some checks must be put on flying lantern activities like its use, sale and storage in the city to prevent activities of anti-social elements, the order said.


Any person contravening this order shall be punishable under section 188 (Disobeying the order of public servant) of the Indian Penal Code.