<p>Mizoram banned firecrackers, sky lanterns and other pyrotechnic materials during the festive season, an official said on Saturday.</p>.<p>The state government also banned the sale and possession of toy guns, which have bullets, during Christmas and New Year, he said.</p>.<p>The state government would make efforts in an aggressive manner along with civil society organisations and local and village councils to ensure the ban, he added.</p>.<p>Aizawl's Superintendent of Police C Lalruaia said a special team constituted by the state police has been conducting regular checks on shops and godowns in the district.</p>.<p>He urged the people to refrain from bursting, selling and buying firecrackers, sky lanterns and other pyrotechnic materials to enjoy a pollution-free festive season.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>
<p>Mizoram banned firecrackers, sky lanterns and other pyrotechnic materials during the festive season, an official said on Saturday.</p>.<p>The state government also banned the sale and possession of toy guns, which have bullets, during Christmas and New Year, he said.</p>.<p>The state government would make efforts in an aggressive manner along with civil society organisations and local and village councils to ensure the ban, he added.</p>.<p>Aizawl's Superintendent of Police C Lalruaia said a special team constituted by the state police has been conducting regular checks on shops and godowns in the district.</p>.<p>He urged the people to refrain from bursting, selling and buying firecrackers, sky lanterns and other pyrotechnic materials to enjoy a pollution-free festive season.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>