Police have seized over 13,700 kg of firecrackers and registered 75 cases in this connection in October, official data showed. The data comprises records from October 1 to 19.
Delhi AQI dips to 'hazardous' category after Diwali, situation likely to worsen - Despite the ban on firecrackers by the Kejriwal government, many were seen bursting crackers on streets contributing to the degradation of the AQI
A thick layer of acrid smog hung over Delhi-NCR on Friday after residents flouted the ban on firecrackers to celebrate Diwali and emissions from farm fires in the region peaked at 36 per cent.