Firecracker timing violations: Over 200 cases filed across Delhi

Delhi police registered over 200 cases against people who burst firecrackers beyond the permitted hours on Diwali night. West district reported 62 cases, while North and Outer North districts recorded more than 35 and 50 cases, respectively

New Delhi: Over 200 cases were registered across Delhi in connection with bursting firecrackers beyond the permitted hours on Diwali night, officials said on Monday.

As many as 62 cases were registered in the West district, more than 35 in the North district and over 50 in Outer North Delhi, they said.

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According to the Supreme Court’s directions, people were allowed to burst only certified green firecrackers between 6 am and 7 am, and 8 pm and 10 pm on November 7 and 8. A ban on bursting firecrackers came into effect on Monday.

“Cases have been registered against those found violating the prescribed timings. Police teams were deployed in different areas to ensure compliance with the court’s directions,” a senior police officer said.

Enforcement teams were keeping a close watch on residential colonies and other vulnerable areas, with action taken against violators, the officer said.