Latest News | UP: 8-year-old Boy Dies After Sustaining Burns During Wedding Fireworks
Get latest articles and stories on Latest News at LatestLY. An eight-year-old boy died from severe burns sustained during fireworks at a wedding in Deoria, police said on Wednesday.
Deoria (UP), Dec 11 (PTI) An eight-year-old boy died from severe burns sustained during fireworks at a wedding in Deoria, police said on Wednesday.
Barhaj Station House Officer Rahul Singh said, "The deceased, identified as Abhinandan alias Kanha, was a resident of Mahui Khadesar village in the Madanpur police station area. He lived with his maternal grandparents in Barhaj for his education."
On December 9, a wedding procession arrived at the home of Vidyasagar Yadav in Jigni Sonhauli, Khukhundu. Kanha had gone to watch the procession, where fireworks were being launched using a potassium gun made from an iron pipe.
During the display, Kanha sustained critical injuries. He was first taken to a Primary Health Center and later referred to Gorakhpur Medical College for treatment. Despite efforts, he succumbed to his injuries on December 11, the SHO said.
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"No complaint has been received from the family yet. Legal action will be initiated upon receiving a formal complaint," he added.
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