Ludhiana: You can lodge a complaint against those bursting crackers beyond the permissible time limit at 112 police helpline. You can also click pictures or capture videos of violators and WhatsApp those to Ludhiana police on 9115601159. Commissioner of police Rakesh Agarwal says FIRs will be lodged against the violators.
As per the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directions, residents can burst crackers only between 8pm and 10pm on Diwali.
Agarwal says, “Those found bursting crackers before or after the permissible time limit will be taken to task. We have formed patrolling teams that will keep a check in their respective beats. FIRs will be lodged against all the violators.”
“People can also play a vital role in ensuring the compliance of the orders. They can dial 112 to report against the violations in their localities Also, they can send videos and pictures of violation, along with the location, to the police on WhatsApp number 9115601159. After receiving a complaint, cops will visit the spot and take action,” he adds.
About green crackers, he says, “Joint teams of the police as well as the district administration will conduct checks at sale points to ensure sale of green crackers only.”
Joint commissioner of police (rural) Kanwardeep Kaur says, “PCR and patrolling teams have been formed at the level of police stations to ensure compliance of rules. The teams will patrol before 8pm and after 10pm.”
A cop, on condition of anonymity, says it will be difficult to ensure sale of green crackers only as fireworks from Delhi have already been dumped in the city and purchased too.