Gurugram: 59 challaned for bursting firecrackers on Diwali

Gurugram, Nov 15 : Despite all the strict measures adopted by the Gurugram police against bursting, sale and purchase of fireworks in the district, several people have flouted all the norms with impunity on Diwali.
As a result, the police have issued 59 challans against people for bursting of firecrackers and also registered one case for selling crackers on Diwali, officials said on Sunday.
With these 59 challans, a total of 15 persons have been apprehended till now for selling crackers and same number of cases have been registered.
Nearly 50 kg of firecrackers have been seized from various parts of Gurugram.
“A total of 15 people have been arrested for bursting firecrackers and 15 cases have been registered in this regard till date at different police station in Gurugram. These 59 persons were challaned on the complaints and calls given by neighbours,” said Subhash Boken, spokesperson of Gurugram Police.
Meanwhile, to celebrate the festival, locals burst firecrackers despite the ban. National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a total ban on sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers across Delhi-NCR till November 30 midnight.