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Youth’s arm broken after car runs over him while stopping firecracker use in Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 02:36 AM
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A young man suffered a broken arm when a vehicle struck him as he tried to prevent firecracker ignition in Mohali, Punjab.
Mohali police reported that a youth attempted to stop a group from lighting firecrackers on a public road. While intervening, a car driven by an unknown individual failed to stop and ran over the young man, causing a fracture to his arm. The victim was immediately taken to a nearby hospital where doctors confirmed a broken humerus and provided treatment. Local authorities have opened an investigation into the incident, focusing on possible negligence and violation of traffic rules. Police have urged citizens to refrain from using illegal firecrackers and to cooperate with law‑enforcement officials during such interventions.