Diwali 2023: 2k calls on flouting of Delhi’s cracker ban, just 96 FIRs filed; RTI, Warrior Moms flag enforcement gaps

Warrior Moms' RTI analysis reveals significant gaps in Delhi's firecracker ban enforcement during Diwali 2023. Despite over 2,200 public complaints about cracker bursting, police registered only 96 FIRs, a mere 4.3%. This low rate of action, according to the group, betrays public trust and highlights a disconnect between citizen efforts and state response.

Diwali 2023: 2k calls on flouting of Delhi’s cracker ban, just 96 FIRs filed; RTI, Warrior Moms flag enforcement gaps
Warrior Moms' RTI analysis reveals significant gaps in Delhi's firecracker ban enforcement during Diwali 2023. Despite over 2,200 public complaints about cracker bursting, police registered only 96 FIRs, a mere 4.3%. This low rate of action, according to the group, betrays public trust and highlights a disconnect between citizen efforts and state response.