New Delhi, November 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
AIIMS Delhi treated 42 patients with burn injuries caused by firecrackers and other fire-related incidents during Diwali, including 11 who suffered serious burns, according to data released by the hospital’s Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns Surgery on Monday.
Dr Maneesh Singhal, head of the department, said 31 patients sustained minor injuries, while 11 suffered serious burns. Of the seriously injured, four are currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and seven are being treated in general wards.
The data showed that six children below the age of 10 sustained burn injuries. An eight-year-old child suffered burns over 45 per cent of the body and remains in serious condition. Twelve cases were reported among those aged 10-18, while 22 involved people aged between 18 and 60. One person above 60 also sustained serious burn injuries.
Five patients have undergone surgery so far. Eight patients remain admitted, including one in serious condition. Of the 42 cases, 37 were caused by firecrackers, while two involved potash-related injuries. A 13-year-old child was among those injured by potash.
Meanwhile, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital recorded 135 Diwali-related burn cases at its Burns Emergency Department on November 7 and 8. Of these, 129 were caused by firecrackers and six by diyas.
Thirty-five children with firecracker-related burns were treated on an outpatient basis, while one child required admission. The hospital had earmarked 20 beds for Diwali-related burn cases, with seven patients currently admitted, officials said.
Doctors said most injuries involved the hands, highlighting the risks associated with handling firecrackers.
In a separate incident, a 10-year-old boy died after a firecracker exploded in his hand while he was bursting it outside his house in Delhi’s Narela area. The incident took place on Sunday night, November 8, during Diwali celebrations, police said.
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