India, July 23 -- No first information report (FIR) was registered against kanwariyas by Delhi Police since Friday with respect to violating noise pollution norms or traffic rules.

According to residents, Delhi Police didn't take any action against kanwariyas even as complaints of boombox being played at loud volume post 10pm and all throughout the day were reported across the national Capital when the lawlessness peaked on Tuesday.

"We have been asked by the top bosses to not take any strict action against kanwars. There is nothing we can do except politely ask them to adhere to the laws. Mostly, they don't but our hands are tied," said an assistant sub-inspector tank officer posted in south Delhi.

Only handful of cases were registere...