Fri May 09 18:28:16 UTC 2025: ## Madurai Police Crack Down on Power Pump Water Fights During Festivals

**Madurai, India (May 10, 2025)** — Madurai City Police have issued a warning against the use of power pumps to spray water during religious festivals. The practice, which has gained popularity in recent years, involves using pumps to increase the force of water sprayed from traditional leather bags, often resulting in coloured water being thrown on other devotees. This has led to several law and order issues.

In a preemptive measure, police seized 22 power pumps from two shops selling the devices and registered cases against the shop owners. Further, anyone caught using power pumps to spray water will face police action. The police are urging the public and devotees to refrain from this practice to ensure a peaceful and safe festival season.

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