Strict action against those found bursting or selling crackers: Delhi Police Commissioner

Delhi Police commissioner, SN
Shrivastav on Wednesday assured that stringent actions will be taken against
those found bursting or selling crackers in the National capital, reported ANI.

“We will ensure that stern
actions are taken against anyone found bursting/selling crackers.” Said Mr. Shrivastav

In view of the air
pollution situation in the National Capital Region (NCR), strict laws have been enforced to
curb the sales and bursting of crackers. The Delhi Police is responsible to make sure that the rules are followed.

Discussing the measures
adopted by Delhi Police, Commissioner Shrivastav, as per an ANI report, said, “Special
teams have been formed in every police district and each team will inspect the
region falling under their jurisdiction.”

“Patrolling teams have been
instructed to develop intelligence on the sale and use of firecrackers,” he added.

SN Shrivastava further
added that all the licenses that were issued earlier have been suspended and
there will be a complete ban on sale, use of crackers till November 30,
reported ANI

The statement comes in the
backdrop of National Green Tribunal’s order to impose a total ban against
the sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers in the National Captial Region
(NCR) from midnight of November 9.

Apart from Delhi, the NGT
order also bans use of crackers in towns and cities falling under ‘moderate’ or
lower category. Only green crackers are allowed for a restricted duration of two
hours on the occasion of Diwali, Chatt and New Years.