Free run as Supreme court talks of perpetual ban, firecrackers cocking a snook at GRAP
Despite strict measures to combat hazardous air quality in Ghaziabad, including a ban on firecrackers, residents report rampant firework usage during weddings and festivals. Authorities blame a lack of manpower and specific complaints for inadequate enforcement, while environmentalists urge a zero-tolerance approach and proactive implementation of existing regulations.
