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During Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad, over 70 people, mostly children, sustained eye injuries from firecrackers. Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital treated most patients on an outpatient basis, while a few were admitted for observation and potential surgical intervention.

Ahead of Diwali, Hyderabad police and the Task Force (East) raided an illegal firecracker storage unit at Siddamber Bazar, arresting a trader and seizing 100 cartons worth Rs 18 lakh. The firecrackers were stored without a valid licence in a residential area.

He highlighted the difficulties faced by not only various government departments but also the general public due to the uncontrolled use of DJ Systems and fire crackers in various religious processions

Since Sunday night, 22 individuals have been admitted to Narayana Nethralaya, with an additional four currently under treatment at Minto Hospital.

Police said 13 persons injured in the explosion at the firecracker unit have been admitted to Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram district hospital.

Bhagalpur (Bihar): At least 10 people died and nine others suffered serious injuries in a massive explosion that took place inside a house, where the inhabitants were said to be involved in illegal firecracker business, an official said on Friday. Bhagalpur District Magistrate Subrat Kumar Sen said the blast took place inside the house of […]

The incident took place during the departure of a 'baraat' in the Palda village under the Shahpur police station.