Bengaluru police issue 19-point Deepavali safety guidelines, warn of legal action against violators
Bengaluru police have issued a 19‑point advisory for Deepavali celebrations, urging residents to use only certified green firecrackers and to set them off strictly between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. as mandated by the Supreme Court. The notice warns that anyone flouting the rules may face legal action and includes tips on crowd control, fire safety, noise limits and protection of children and animals.