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Delhi's Crackdown on Firecrackers Ahead of Diwali

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-30T11:00:55.999785+05:30

- **Delhi Police** registered **79 cases** and seized **19,005 kg** of firecrackers to curb pollution. - **377 enforcement teams** deployed, including **300 Delhi Police** and **77 Revenue Department** teams. - **'Diya Jalao, Patake Nahi'** campaign launched to promote traditional diya lighting over firecrackers. - **Air Quality Index (AQI)** in parts of Delhi reached 'very poor' levels, exceeding **300**. - **Security measures** intensified with increased patrolling and anti-sabotage checks in high-footfall areas. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/delhi-air-pollution-ahead-of-diwali-79-cases-filed-19-005-kg-firecrackers-seized-so-far-101730249756236.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/delhi-forms-teams-to-enforce-firecracker-ban-ensure-security-in-public-spaces-101730225131045.html)

Delhi Police registered 79 cases and seized 19,005 kg of firecrackers to curb pollution.
377 enforcement teams deployed, including 300 Delhi Police and 77 Revenue Department teams.
'Diya Jalao, Patake Nahi' campaign launched to promote traditional diya lighting over firecrackers.
Air Quality Index (AQI) in parts of Delhi reached 'very poor' levels, exceeding 300.
Security measures intensified with increased patrolling and anti-sabotage checks in high-footfall areas.