What did the Mohali administration order for Diwali celebrations?

The Mohali administration ordered that residents could only burst green crackers that do not contain harmful chemicals for 2 hours on Diwali night.

How did Mohali residents respond to the cracker restrictions?

Mohali residents were heard bursting firecrackers well past midnight, defying the administration's orders.

What was the response from the Mohali police regarding the cracker violations?

The police claimed they had not received any complaints about the violations, but stated they would take action if any complaints were filed.

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Mohali Residents Defy Diwali Cracker Ban, Explosions Heard Past Midnight

19 Oct

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Summary

Mohali administration allowed only green crackers for 2 hours on Diwali
Residents across the district, including industrial area, burst crackers past midnight
Police claim no complaints received, say they will take action if any violations reported

Mohali Residents Defy Diwali Cracker Ban, Explosions Heard Past Midnight

On October 19, 2025, the Mohali administration had issued orders allowing residents to burst only green crackers that do not contain harmful chemicals for a 2-hour window on Diwali night, from 8 pm to 10 pm. However, as the clock struck midnight on October 20, 2025, loud explosions were heard across the district, including in the Industrial Area Phase 8, indicating that the restrictions were widely ignored.

Residents working night shifts in the industrial area reported hearing the sound of crackers being burst as early as 11:30 pm on October 19, 2025, a day before Diwali. "Crackers were being burst around 11.30 pm near Phase 8 on Thursday. It wasn't even Diwali yet," said Sandeep Kumar, an IT professional. Factory workers and security guards also expressed concerns about the noise disrupting their work.