Ahead of Diwali, the Mumbai Police have prohibited flying, sale and use of lanterns in the city. 

A prohibitory order issued by the police on Wednesday said, as reports have been received that due to the situation prevailing in the areas under the control of the Commissioner of Police, Mumbai, it is noticed that the use, sale and storage of flying Lanterns during October 16 to November 14 in Mumbai Police Commissionerate area may cause grave danger to human life, safety and injury to public property.