Ghaziabad, Oct. 18 -- The Ghaziabad Police have identified nine designated spots across the district where retailers can sell firecrackers during Diwali after obtaining the necessary licenses, officials said on Friday.

The move follows the Supreme Court's recent order permitting the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR between October 18 and 20.

Police said the licensing process has begun across Ghaziabad's three police zones, with three locations earmarked in each. "Nine sites have been identified -- three in every zone -- and the process of issuing licenses has started. Once granted, sellers will only be allowed to set up stalls at these designated places. The DCPs of each zone will issue the licenses," said Surendra Nath ...