A video from the United States showing Diwali celebrations being halted by police and fire officials has gone viral on social media platforms. The footage shows officers stepping in to stop people from bursting fireworks on a public street late at night in violation of local safety and noise regulations.
In the viral clip, a large crowd can be seen celebrating Diwali with bright and loud fireworks while police and fire department personnel attempt to douse the flames by sprinkling water.
The person who shared the video stated that the authorities intervened because the fireworks continued past 10 PM, breaching local restrictions. In the video, onlookers can be heard cheering and shouting as the officers worked to extinguish the fireworks.
As Indians marked Diwali across several part