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Diwali Tragedy: Teen Dies in Firecracker Blast
10 Nov
Summary
- A 14-year-old boy died from a firecracker explosion during Diwali.
- He sustained a fatal neck injury while trying to light a firecracker.
- Several others were treated for burn and eye injuries post-Diwali.
A festive Diwali celebration in New Abadi Akalgarh turned tragic when a 14-year-old boy, Sakit Mittal, was killed by an exploding firecracker. The incident occurred as Mittal attempted to light a large firecracker that had initially failed to detonate.
While attempting to relight it, the firecracker suddenly exploded, causing a fatal neck injury. He was rushed to a local hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. The boy was the only son of his parents and grandson of a local businessman.
In the aftermath, local medical facilities reported treating multiple individuals for injuries sustained from firecrackers. Seven patients suffered burns, and three had eye injuries. Some of the more severe cases required referral to a specialized center.
The civil hospital experienced a surge in emergency room visits during the Diwali period, with a notable number of medico-legal cases and road traffic accidents also recorded.
