New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- Over 200 cases were registered in the national capital in connection with bursting firecrackers beyond the permitted hours on Diwali night, officials said on Monday.
As many as 62 cases were registered in west district, more than 35 in north district and more than 50 cases in outernorth Delhi, they said.
According to the Supreme Court's directions, people were allowed to burst only certified green firecrackers between 6 and 7 am, and 8 and 10 pm on November 7 and 8. A ban on bursting firecrackers came into effect on Monday.
Police registered cases against those violating prescribed timings, with teams deployed across residential colonies and other vulnerable areas to enforce the court's directions.
Officers maintained strict surveillance and took action against offenders, a senior police
officer said.
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