New Delhi, Oct 18 (PTI) Ahead of Diwali, authorities have issued 168 temporary licences for the retail sale of NEERI-approved green firecrackers at designated locations across the city till Saturday, officials said.

The district authorities, in collaboration with Delhi Police, have formed patrolling teams headed by area sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) to ensure full compliance with the Supreme Court's guidelines regarding the sale and use of approved firecrackers, officials added.

A total of 188 applications were submitted for temporary licences to sell green firecrackers. Of these, 168 were approved, and 10 rejected, according to a senior police officer.

The highest number of licences issued was 26 in Shahdara district, followed by 25 in East Delhi, 21 in North East Delhi, North Delh

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