New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed serious concerns over the reported failure to enforce the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, amid the severe air pollution issue persisting in the national capital. Further, the apex court sought a response from the AAP government and Delhi police over the flouting of the firecracker ban in the capital.
Observing widespread media coverage about the disregard for this ban, a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih called on the Delhi government for an immediate response, urging it to clarify in a week’s time as to why the ban was not effectively implemented.
The Supreme Court bench said, “Some strict action, such as sealing of premises, needed against those violating firecrackers ban in Delhi.” It added, “We need to do something so that court orders on firecrackers ban are not violated during Diwali next year.”
Earlier Delhi’s Minister of Environment, Gopal Rai launched *Anti Smog Gun Campaign* on (Saturday, 02 November 2024). Today, along with Ward 137 Councilor Ajay Rai ji in Palam Assembly, flagged off the “Anti Smog Gun” to reduce pollution.
The air pollution crisis in Delhi deepens every year after October when the burning of crop residue in neighboring states coincides with cooler temperatures that trap deadly smoke. That smoke travels to New Delhi, leading to a surge in pollution and worsening the public health crisis.
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