Crackers in the name of 'Operation Sindoor' and 'Rinku Singh' make a splash, there is an abundance of green coconuts in the market - diwali fireworks market aligarh operation sindoor rinku singh coconuts in demand

Foot shooters named ‘Operation Sindoor’ and ‘Rinku Singh’ are making a splash, there is an abundance of green coconuts in the market. Updated: Sat, 18 Oct 2025 05:17 (IST) On the occasion of Diwali, a fireworks market was set up in the exhibition grounds of Aligarh. This time, crackers named after ‘Operation Sindoor’ and cricketer Rinku Singh are being sold in abundance. According to shopkeepers, there has been a slight increase in the prices of coconuts. There is an abundance of green crackers in the market, and ‘Operation Sindoor’ crackers are in special demand. Some problems are also caused due to movement of vehicles in the market. Jagran Correspondent, Aligarh. As Diwali approaches, a different color is seen this time in the fireworks market of the exhibition grounds. This time there is a lot of buzz in the coconut market about ‘Operation Sindoor’ and coconuts being made in the name of Indian cricketer Rinku Singh. People buy these coconuts the most. Remove Advertisement Only Read News Shop owners say that this time there is no significant difference in the prices compared to last year. There was an increase of five to 10 percent in only two-four major fire crackers. All other coconuts are sold at normal prices compared to last year. Every year on the Diwali festival, the main fireworks market of the district is organized in the exhibition ground. This time it was also decided to install it from 13 to 22 October. The district administration has issued a total of more than 250 temporary licenses for this. Diwali festival is on 20 October. Now three days are left in this. In such a situation, people started gathering in the market to buy coconuts. This time too, there is an abundance of green crackers in the fireworks market. The biggest demand is for crackers called ‘Operation Sindoor’. Shopkeeper Kamal Baba told that in this Shots Fire cracker 240 shots are fired one after the other. Its price varies from three and a half to four thousand rupees. It spreads red and green glow in the air. He says that the cracker with that name has entered the market for the first time. It is named after Operation Sindoor which was launched after the Pahalgam terror attack. It has a distinct identity in the entire market. The fireworks named after Indian cricketer Rinku Singh have also become a center of special attraction among the youth. It is also Shots Fire Cracker. Its price is Rs 1,500. He told that like Rinku’s sixes, this firecracker also flies high and makes a loud explosion after reaching the sky. These fireworks have become very popular among the people. Slight increase in price: There is no significant increase in the price of coconuts this time. Only coconuts like pomegranate, phuljhadi, mat have increased by five to 10 percent. Vehicles roaming around the market: Most of the shops in the fireworks market are decorated, but this time vehicles are also roaming inside the market. On Friday, bicycles and cars were seen roaming the market. Many calls about this also reached the authorities.