Delhi Police on Tuesday detained 18-20 people for bursting firecrackers in front of the apex court. They were staging a protest against the order of the Supreme Court on ban of sale of firecrackers in the national Capital,
Confirming the incident, BK Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) said that they have received a call at Tilak Marg police station regarding some persons demonstrating and burning fire crackers in front of the "D" gate of Supreme Court.
"The SHO along with other staff reached on the spot at D gate Supreme Court New Delhi. After enquiry, it was found that these persons belongs to Azad Hindi Fouz and were demonstrating against Supreme Court order. They were removed from the spot immediately and 14 persons including three ladies were detained at the Tilak Marg police station under section 65 of the Delhi Police Act.