Fireworks manufacturers seek stringent action against illegal cracker units

An association of fireworks manufacturers has also sought a check on the supply of chemicals to such illegal units

The Meenampatti Fireworks Manufacturers’ Association has demanded stringent action against several illegal fireworks manufacturing units functioning in various parts of the district, and sought action to stop the supply of chemicals to such units. Its president, G. Vinayagamoorthi gave identical memoranda to Virudhunagar Collector, J. Meghanath Reddy and Superintendent of Police, M. Manohar on Tuesday. He listed out various places like Kalaingar Colony, S.P.M. Street, Thayilpatti, Vettrialiyoorani, South Anaikuttam, Vijayakarisalkulam,V. Meenakshipuram, T. Kottaiyur, T. Ramalingapuram, Achankulam, Ondipulinaickanoor, Sankaralingapuram, Kanniseri Pudur, T. Sedapatti, R.R. Nagar, Kullursandhai in Sivakasi, Vembakottai and Virudhunagar taluks where illegal units were functioning.