Be wary of low-grade crackers, don't fall for discounts, warn manufacturers

With Deepavali around the corner, cracker manufacturers and traders have alleged illegal production of fireworks and sale of low-grade and unauthorised goods. They have urged the public to be conscious while purchasing firecrackers and not fall prey to discounts and fake advertisements.

- PRESS NEWS SERVICE Virudhunagar

Sources said that for decades, Sivakasi and surrounding regions in the district have been home to majority of the cracker production units in the country. According to The Indian Fireworks Manufacturers Association General secretary (TIFMA) T Kannan, cracker production has been going on in full swing throughout the year, owing to demand during festivals and marriage functions. Products such as sky-shot crackers have been receiving good response, he said.