Hundreds of animals, strays, pets, and urban wildlife suffer injury and trauma as revelers recklessly carry out the annual ritual of fireworks beyond the permissible decibels. > Culture Ahead of Diwali 2026, which falls this weekend, West Bengal Police posted on X/Twitter advising a pet-friendly celebration. The tweet on the platform stated, “Please celebrate responsibly,” with a visual of a doggo and two kittens huddled below a stone bench as the sky.