Nashik : The city police’s Dial 112 emergency helpline received 79 complaints of noise pollution caused by firecrackers during Diwali celebrations on Sunday.
In several neighbourhoods, revellers continued bursting high-decibel firecrackers until the early hours of Monday, with some starting as early as 3 am. Residents commended those who called police on 112, saying they demonstrated civic courage and faith in public systems, unlike many who endured the disturbance in silence. Police patrolling teams were sent to the reported locations, where they advised people to stop bursting firecrackers and lower the volume of their audio devices. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nashik | Silver Rate in Nashik | Bank Holidays in Nashik | Public Holidays in Nashik | Petrol Price in Nashik | Diesel Price in Nashik | CNG Price in Nashik | LPG Price in Nashik Stay updated with the latest Nashik news.
Senior police officials said eight to nine of these calls concerned loud sound systems creating a public nuisance in residential areas. “Revelers must consider that someone in their neighborhood might be critically ill or that a thundering explosion could terrify a newborn baby,” a local resident said. Many residents, disturbed by the noise, expressed frustration over the lack of restraint. Several declined to speak on record, saying they had little hope that public awareness would improve. Download the TOI App.
Loud firecracker explosions echoed across the city on Sunday evening, soon after residents completed Laxmi Pujan.