On the night of Diwali, over 40 children and young people have been burnt. A 9-year-old child from Basai village is seriously burnt and has severe injuries in his eye. Doctors are recommending the operation.
9-year-old Abhay, son of Pradeep Kumar, a resident of Basai village, burnt severely during fireworks on Diwali.
The family rushed to Gandhi Eye Hospital with the child where doctors have recommended the operation. Additionally, Sandhya of Iglas, Mohit of Atrauli, 9-year-old Lalit of Jirauli, 16-year-old Brij of Gabbhana, 13-year-old Vishal of Hathras, 18-year-old Shivam of New Avatar Nagar, the 15-year-old of Kuldeep Bihar, 8-year-old Gangdeep of Bhagwanagar, Kasganj. 10-year-old Mayank reached Gandhi Eye Hospital.
The children were sent home after giving first aid. 25 people had admitted for the treatment at the Emergency of Malkhan Singh District Hospital and 6 at JN Medical College Emergency on the night of Diwali.
Madhup Lahiri, Gandhi Eye Hospital, said that the emergency service is continuing in view of the dangers of Diwali. From Saturday night till 12 noon, 10 people came for the treatment included mostly children. Emergency service will continue till Tuesday.
Dr. Ehtesham Ahmed, CMO, JN Medical College said that due to the guideline of the Gandhi Eye Hospital Government, this time there have been very few incident cases of firecrackers. It's a good thing. Some people came at night. Two people came on Sunday morning. No serious cases were reported.