No matter what community leaders say this is the reality among some HOA members in the Bridges community of Irving, Texas.

Just a week ago community heads in Dallas, TX met and urged the Telugu population which forms the largest segment of the Indian community in the area to maintain social decorum and avoid causing inconvenience to fellow Americans through loud public celebrations, traffic issues and other disturbances.

The appeal came ahead of Diwali encouraging everyone to celebrate with caution.

However, the Bridges Community WhatsApp group was soon flooded with grievances about the noise and fear caused by fireworks. Residents complained that the loud crackers frightened children, elderly people and even pets.

One comment read, “Several houses on Clementine setting them off too. N

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