Diwali 2023: Cracker ban saw 2,228 alerts, only 96 FIRs filed; RTI, Warrior Moms say Delhi Police failed to act
Diwali 2023: Cracker ban saw 2,228 alerts, only 96 FIRs filed; RTI, Warrior Moms say Delhi Police failed to act
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.
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.