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9-year-old boy critically injured by steel-glass firecracker blast in Umaria, MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 08:31 PM
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A nine-year-old boy in Birasinghpur Pali, Umaria, suffered a severe abdominal injury when a steel‑glass container placed over a firecracker exploded during Diwali celebrations. He has been transferred to Shahdol in critical condition.
Umaria district in Madhya Pradesh reported a serious accident on the night of Diwali when a nine-year-old boy, identified as Himanshu, was injured while lighting fireworks. According to local officials, a steel‑glass container placed atop a firecracker detonated unexpectedly, propelling debris into the child's abdomen.
Emergency services rushed the child to the nearest hospital, where doctors confirmed a deep abdominal wound that required immediate surgical attention. Given the severity of the injury, the medical team decided to transfer Himanshu to a tertiary care facility in Shahdol for advanced treatment.
The incident highlights the risks associated with makeshift firecracker setups during festive celebrations. Authorities have urged residents to follow safety guidelines and avoid using improvised devices that could cause similar accidents.
Local police have opened an inquiry to determine whether safety regulations were breached, but no criminal charges have been reported at this stage.
Emergency services rushed the child to the nearest hospital, where doctors confirmed a deep abdominal wound that required immediate surgical attention. Given the severity of the injury, the medical team decided to transfer Himanshu to a tertiary care facility in Shahdol for advanced treatment.
The incident highlights the risks associated with makeshift firecracker setups during festive celebrations. Authorities have urged residents to follow safety guidelines and avoid using improvised devices that could cause similar accidents.
Local police have opened an inquiry to determine whether safety regulations were breached, but no criminal charges have been reported at this stage.