Mangalore : Hindu Jana Jagrithi Samithi has urged that  the authorities must check the practice of printing images of  Gods and national leaders on the fire cracker boxes.

Speaking to reporters, the Samithi leader Ramananda Gowda said  authorities must also prevent bursting of crackers in public.

He said the practice of having images of Gods on fire works cartons has to end as after use the boxes are discarded everywhere. He also demanded action against fire cracker companies which print images of Gods in the packets.

Hanumantha Kamath, President of Nagarika Hitharakshana Samithi said the practice of bursting crackers after 10 pm in public places should also end

He demanded stern action against those violating the rules.