Thu Nov 21 01:33:50 UTC 2024: ## Delhi Police Orders Halt to Online Firecracker Sales

**New Delhi, November 21, 2024** – Delhi Police have issued a directive to e-commerce websites and social media platforms to immediately cease the online sale of firecrackers within the national capital. The order, delivered via email on November 19th, follows a complete ban on the manufacture, storage, and bursting of all firecrackers in Delhi, imposed by the Delhi government on October 14th and lasting until January 1st, 2025.

The police mandate requires e-commerce companies to remove firecrackers from their listings, disable Delhi-based customer service for such products, and implement location-based restrictions to prevent sales and deliveries within the city. Companies must also prominently display notices informing customers of the ban. Furthermore, delivery partners have been instructed not to accept, transport, or deliver any firecracker consignments within Delhi during the ban period. The police have requested written confirmation of compliance from all affected entities.

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