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Unregulated crackers cut Bazi Baazar footfall by 20%

Organisers of Kolkata’s Bazi Baazars say this year’s visitor numbers are at least 20% lower than last year’s, with most buyers turning to local unregulated markets for fireworks.

Unregulated crackers cut Bazi Baazar footfall by 20%
Unregulated crackers cut Bazi Baazar footfall by 20%Photo via Times of India — Kolkata

Organisers of Kolkata’s Bazi Baazars have reported that footfall is at least 20% lower this year compared with last year, as most people are buying crackers from local unregulated markets.

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