10-year-old dies after firecracker pierces abdomen on Diwali in Delhi’s Narela

On the evening of Diwali, a ten‑year‑old boy was playing with a firecracker in the Narela area of Delhi when the device malfunctioned and lodged itself in his abdomen. Neighbours heard his cries and rushed him to a nearby hospital, but despite emergency surgery the child could not be saved. The tragic incident has left his parents and relatives in deep mourning. Local police have registered a case of accidental death and are probing the circumstances surrounding the firecracker’s use. Authorities have reiterated the need for strict adherence to safety guidelines during festive celebrations, warning that illegal or poorly made fireworks pose serious risks to children and the public.