Kolkata Records Severe Pollution and 205 Arrests Over Firecracker Violations
· India · Indian Express, Telegraph India, The Hindu
Kolkata experienced severe air and noise pollution on Diwali and Kali Puja night as residents widely flouted state restrictions on firecrackers. Online monitoring system aqi.com recorded a hazardous AQI of 623 at 11 pm on Sunday, while the Central Pollution Control Board reported a citywide average of 154 that later climbed to 173 by Monday morning. Police forces detained 240 kg of illegal fireworks and made 205 arrests across the city for violating designated cracker timings. Several public figures, including Minister Agnimitra Paul and MLA Roopa Ganguly, reported extensive disturbance from loud fireworks continuing until 2 am. Authorities have urged public cooperation to curb future violations.
Why it matters
Widespread firecracker violations severely degrade urban air quality and pose immediate health risks to vulnerable populations across Kolkata.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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