New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- As Diwali festivities entered full swing on Sunday, the sound of firecrackers echoed across the Capital, with mixed compliance to the Supreme Court's stipulated time restrictions for bursting them. Reports of violations concerning the sale and purchase of crackers surfaced from various parts of the city, despite active patrolling by the police. Areas like New Friends Colony in southeast Delhi and Rajouri Garden in west Delhi reported widespread violations. P4

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