Shillong Oct 25: East Khasi Hills district magistrate has issued instructions in connection with the upcoming Deepawali festivals.

While greeting the people happy and safe Deepawali, the district magistrate said that Decpa1i is a “Festival of Lights” and the District Magistrate appeals to all the people to desist from bursting of crackers.

The magistrate also urged the people to adherence to guidelines laid down by the Apex Court of India dated 18.7.2005.