In the aftermath of the tragic nightclub fire in North Goa that claimed 25 lives, the district administration has swiftly acted to enhance safety regulations. A new order bans fireworks and related pyrotechnics inside all tourist establishments.

The directive, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, aims to prevent similar catastrophes. It specifically forbids fireworks, sparklers, and devices that produce flames or smoke indoors.

The ban applies to nightclubs, bars, hotels, and other entertainment venues in North Goa. An early investigation into the fire at 'Birch by Romeo Lane' indicated that electric firecrackers inside sparked the deadly blaze.

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