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This Special Report examines Delhi's severe air pollution crisis following Diwali, featuring a debate with Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra, former Delhi Police DCP L.N. Rao, pediatrician Dr. Sanjeev Bagai, and environmentalist Bhavreen Kandari. Dr. Sanjeev Bagai stated, 'my faith and practicing religion should not be a public health hazard for the community at large'. The discussion scrutinises the blatant violation of the Supreme Court's order, which permitted green crackers only within a specific time window. It explores the comprehensive failure of enforcement agencies to prevent the sale of banned firecrackers and enforce the deadline, questioning whether the police lacked the will or capacity. The panelists delve into the contentious issues of 'green crackers', the persistent problem of stubble burning, citizen accountability, and the grave long-term health consequences of the 'air apocalypse', including a potential 11-year reduction in the lifespan of Delhi residents.
