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Delhi Child Dies After Firework Rocket Hits During Diwali
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 03:38 AM
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A 10‑year‑old boy in Delhi died after a firework rocket struck his abdomen during Diwali celebrations. The incident has sparked outrage over alleged negligence at the hospital where he was treated.
A tragic incident unfolded in Delhi on Diwali when a 10‑year‑old boy was struck in the abdomen by a firework rocket, leading to his death at the scene. The explosion caused severe internal injuries that could not be reversed even after the boy was rushed to a nearby hospital.
Emergency responders arrived within minutes, but the boy was pronounced dead upon arrival. He was taken to a local medical facility where doctors attempted life‑saving measures.
The boy’s father, who was present during the incident, suffered a sudden health crisis after the loss and was admitted to the same hospital. Family members and witnesses have accused the medical staff of negligence, alleging that the treatment was delayed and inadequate.
Police have opened an inquiry into the circumstances of the accident and the hospital’s response. Authorities are reviewing safety protocols for fireworks and the hospital’s emergency procedures as the investigation proceeds.
Emergency responders arrived within minutes, but the boy was pronounced dead upon arrival. He was taken to a local medical facility where doctors attempted life‑saving measures.
The boy’s father, who was present during the incident, suffered a sudden health crisis after the loss and was admitted to the same hospital. Family members and witnesses have accused the medical staff of negligence, alleging that the treatment was delayed and inadequate.
Police have opened an inquiry into the circumstances of the accident and the hospital’s response. Authorities are reviewing safety protocols for fireworks and the hospital’s emergency procedures as the investigation proceeds.