Sputnik Explainer: Why Are Firecrackers Restricted or Banned During India's Festival Season?

Amid the upcoming Hindu celebrations of Dussehra & Diwali, Indians are enthusiastic about buying firecrackers to enlighten their celebration. However, this year, crackers will be replaced with light and sound amid a ban imposed in Delhi due to the threat they pose to the city’s residents and property, as well as the pollution their burning creates.