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Crime
Punjab Sees Record 1,152 Firecracker Fires on Diwali Day
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 10:47 AM
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On Diwali, Punjab recorded a record 1,152 firecracker-related fires in a single day, with Tarn Taran district reporting the highest count at 684 incidents.
On Diwali, Punjab authorities recorded an unprecedented 1,152 firecracker‑related fires in a single day, the highest ever for the season.
The incidents, all occurring in agricultural fields, brought the season’s total to 4,459 fires.
Tarn Taran district led the count with 684 cases, followed closely by Firozpur with 592 incidents.
Officials urged farmers and residents to exercise caution and adhere to safety guidelines to prevent further damage.
The incidents, all occurring in agricultural fields, brought the season’s total to 4,459 fires.
Tarn Taran district led the count with 684 cases, followed closely by Firozpur with 592 incidents.
Officials urged farmers and residents to exercise caution and adhere to safety guidelines to prevent further damage.