In the wake of the temple tragedy in Kerala, which killed 108 people, Indian Medical Association on Sunday decided to move the Kerala High Court seeking a ban on display of deadly fireworks, according toThe News Minute. Fireworks are common in the state during festivals and political programmes,
IMA Kerala president Dr AV Jayakrishnan said their Thiruvananthapuram branch President Dr RC Sreekumar would file a writ petition before the high court, seeking to curb use of firecrackers causing high-level noise pollution during festivals and other occasions.
Immediate past Vice President of IMA Kerala, Dr Abraham Varghese said the high-level noise caused by fireworks in temples and other places of worship causes severe ear damage, brings about diabetes and could also precipitate asthmatic attacks among people.
We all feel that a judicial intervention is the only way to prevent such tragedies. Prompted by this temple fire tragedy, our Thiruvananthapuram branch has decided to approach the High Court. So it has to be controlled. We are trying to create awareness among public on what high sound is.Dr Jayakrishnan, IMA Kerala President
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