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Delhi Residents Defy Firecracker Ban, Continue Diwali Crackers Till Midnight
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 12:15 AM
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Despite a ban on firecrackers after 10 p.m., many Delhi locals kept lighting them until midnight on Diwali night, prompting police observations of continued fireworks.
Delhi police reported that a significant number of residents continued to set off firecrackers well beyond the legally mandated curfew time on Diwali night. The ban, which prohibits the use of fireworks after 10 p.m., was ignored in several neighborhoods as people celebrated the festival into the early hours.
Witnesses and officials noted that the ongoing fireworks contributed to heightened noise levels and air‑quality concerns across the city. Enforcement teams were seen patrolling the streets, documenting violations and reminding the public of the health and safety risks associated with prolonged firecracker use.
Authorities have previously warned that repeated breaches could lead to stricter penalties, but compliance remained low as the celebrations progressed. The continued use of fireworks underscores the challenge of balancing cultural festivities with environmental and public‑order regulations in the capital.
The city’s municipal bodies are expected to review the incident and consider additional measures for future festivals to ensure better adherence to the firecracker ban.
Witnesses and officials noted that the ongoing fireworks contributed to heightened noise levels and air‑quality concerns across the city. Enforcement teams were seen patrolling the streets, documenting violations and reminding the public of the health and safety risks associated with prolonged firecracker use.
Authorities have previously warned that repeated breaches could lead to stricter penalties, but compliance remained low as the celebrations progressed. The continued use of fireworks underscores the challenge of balancing cultural festivities with environmental and public‑order regulations in the capital.
The city’s municipal bodies are expected to review the incident and consider additional measures for future festivals to ensure better adherence to the firecracker ban.