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The Government of India have prohibited the manufacture, possession, sale or use of two types of fireworks called `atom bomb' and `putputia', says a press note issued by the Ministry of Works, Housing and Supply. An `atom bomb' is a cracker containing explosives wrapped in paper and tied round with a string. Big crackers of this kind produce a loud noise. On bursting, they are capable of causing injury to persons in the neighbourhood. A `putputia' is also known as `tartary', `chidchedia', `chatpatty', `butterfly' and `halwa'. It contains yellow phosphorus, which is a highly poisonous substance. A single disc of `putputia', if accidentally swallowed by a child, may cause death. The public are advised to bear this warning in mind during the festivals of Dasara and Diwali, the press note adds.
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