In Jammu and Kashmir, the administration in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch districts have ordered a complete ban on the storage, sale and use of firecrackers for security concerns. Our Jammu Correspondent reports that in separate Orders issued by the District Magistrates of Rajouri and Poonch, all the field officers have been directed to ensure strict implementation of the Order. The District Magistrate Rajouri in his Order has mentioned a communication made by SSP Rajouri, who has informed that the use of firecrackers, especially during marriage events is creating definite confusion among the security forces, Army and police, which may lead to inaction many a time while responding to a militant attack, particularly during the present security scenario.<br />''<br />''Earlier, in a similar Order, DM Poonch, under section 144, CrPC, has also imposed a complete ban on the storage, sale and use of firecrackers within the territorial jurisdiction of District Poonch, till further Orders. The SDMs/Tehsildars/ CEO Poonch Municipal Council/EO Surankote Municipal Committee/District Information Officer, Pooch have been directed to make the public aware through print and electronic Media as well as drum beating and by all other means of communications, not to use the firecrackers during marriage ceremonies/ other functions/events in view of the ban imposed on the use of firecrackers for security concern.<br />