Child dies after firecracker explodes in hand in Delhi's Narela
Police are investigating the circumstances and the type of explosive involved in the incident that occurred in the national capital.
A 10-year-old boy died after a firecracker went off in his hand while he was lighting crackers in Delhi's Narela, according to ANI and The Times of India.
The child sustained injuries during the explosion and was taken to a hospital, where he later passed away, Delhi Police said on Monday.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the specific type of firecracker used and the sequence of events that led to the death.
In a separate occurrence on Sunday, a fire broke out at a rubber factory in the Narela Industrial Area, according to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS).
The DFS received an emergency call at approximately 8:33 pm and dispatched seven fire tenders to the location to manage the blaze.
No injuries or casualties have been reported in the factory fire, and the cause of the blaze is still being determined.