Hyderabad, November 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
More than 70 people suffered eye injuries during Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad and its outskirts, with 13 of them requiring hospitalisation, officials said on Monday.
Doctors at the government-run Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Mehdipatnam said 70 injured people had been brought to the facility since Sunday night. While 40 patients arrived on Sunday night, others reported to the hospital on Monday morning.
A team of seven doctors treated the injured. Some suffered injuries while bursting firecrackers, while others were hit by crackers exploding nearby. Thirteen patients were admitted for further treatment, while the remaining patients were discharged after receiving medical attention. Some injured people also approached private hospitals.
AIMIM MLA Majid Hussain visited the hospital, interacted with doctors and medical staff, and enquired about the condition of patients. The Nampally legislator also met the families of the injured and urged the hospital authorities to ensure proper treatment and assistance. He appreciated the medical staff for attending to emergency cases despite the festival holiday.
Doctors advised people to exercise caution while handling firecrackers to avoid injuries.
Meanwhile, several fire incidents were reported across Hyderabad during Diwali, although no casualties were reported in the incidents detailed by officials. A decoration warehouse in Mylardepalli caught fire after a firecracker fell on it, causing property damage estimated at several lakhs of rupees.
A major blaze was also reported at a plastic manufacturing factory in the same locality. The fire spread to a neighbouring plywood unit, prompting the deployment of three fire engines. Firefighters managed to prevent it from spreading to other nearby industrial units.
Other incidents included a house fire in Koti after a firecracker landed on its terrace, a scrap shop fire in Jeedimetla and a fire at a firecracker shop in Secunderabad’s Sitaphalmandai area. A medical distributor’s shop was also gutted in another fire incident in Secunderabad.
The incidents underscored the risks posed by firecrackers during festive celebrations, both to people and property.
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