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Health
12-Year-Old Alwar Boy’s Vision Saved After Firecracker Blast, Operated at Safdarjung Hospital
✍️ Amar Ujala · Alwar
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 05:45 PM
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A firecracker explosion in Alwar severely burned the eyes of 12‑year‑old Dilkhush Yadav. He was taken to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital where surgeons successfully restored his sight.
Alwar, Rajasthan, witnessed a tragic incident on Saturday when a firecracker detonated, causing severe burns to the eyes of 12‑year‑old Dilkhush Yadav. Bystanders quickly called emergency services, and the child was rushed to a nearby medical facility before being air‑lifted to Delhi for advanced care.
At Safdarjung Hospital, a team of ophthalmic surgeons performed an emergency operation to treat the corneal and ocular injuries. The specialists reported that the procedure was successful in preserving the boy’s vision, noting that timely intervention was crucial given the extent of the burns.
Hospital officials confirmed that Dilkhush is now stable and under observation, with doctors planning a follow‑up regimen to monitor his recovery. The incident underscores the dangers of illegal or mishandled firecrackers, especially during festive periods, and authorities have urged stricter enforcement of safety regulations.
Local police have opened an investigation into the source of the firecracker and are seeking witnesses to determine whether safety norms were breached. Community leaders in Alwar have called for heightened awareness to prevent similar accidents in the future.
At Safdarjung Hospital, a team of ophthalmic surgeons performed an emergency operation to treat the corneal and ocular injuries. The specialists reported that the procedure was successful in preserving the boy’s vision, noting that timely intervention was crucial given the extent of the burns.
Hospital officials confirmed that Dilkhush is now stable and under observation, with doctors planning a follow‑up regimen to monitor his recovery. The incident underscores the dangers of illegal or mishandled firecrackers, especially during festive periods, and authorities have urged stricter enforcement of safety regulations.
Local police have opened an investigation into the source of the firecracker and are seeking witnesses to determine whether safety norms were breached. Community leaders in Alwar have called for heightened awareness to prevent similar accidents in the future.