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Health
Two Diwali Firecracker Injuries Treated at Dhakoli CHC in Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 12:01 AM
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Two individuals injured by fireworks on Diwali were admitted to Dhakoli Community Health Centre in Mohali and released after receiving treatment.
On the night of Diwali, two people suffered injuries from firecracker explosions in the Mohali region. They were promptly taken to the Dhakoli Community Health Centre (CHC) for medical attention.
Medical staff at the Dhakoli CHC reported that the victims sustained superficial burns and minor blast-related injuries. After receiving first‑aid, wound cleaning and observation, both patients were declared stable.
Following a short period of monitoring, the doctors cleared the patients for discharge, advising them to keep the wound sites clean and to seek further care if symptoms worsen. Health officials reminded the public to handle fireworks responsibly and to wear protective gear during celebrations.
The incident underscores the recurring safety concerns associated with firecracker use during festivals, prompting local authorities to consider stricter enforcement of existing regulations.
Medical staff at the Dhakoli CHC reported that the victims sustained superficial burns and minor blast-related injuries. After receiving first‑aid, wound cleaning and observation, both patients were declared stable.
Following a short period of monitoring, the doctors cleared the patients for discharge, advising them to keep the wound sites clean and to seek further care if symptoms worsen. Health officials reminded the public to handle fireworks responsibly and to wear protective gear during celebrations.
The incident underscores the recurring safety concerns associated with firecracker use during festivals, prompting local authorities to consider stricter enforcement of existing regulations.