Rourkela, Nov 9 (UDN): A festive evening turned into a heartbreaking tragedy in Odisha’s Rourkela after an eighth-grade student lost his life in a firecracker-related accident in Kaushalya Nagar under Raghunathpalli police station limits on Diwali night.
The deceased has been identified as Chinmay Sahu. The incident reportedly occurred at around 10 pm, leaving his family, friends and residents of the locality devastated.
According to reports, a teacher had invited a group of students to his residence for Diwali celebrations and hosted a feast for them. After attending the gathering, the children were returning to their respective homes when the unfortunate incident took place.
Tragedy struck when the group was reportedly just 300 metres away from home. A firecracker exploded, causing critical injuries to Chinmay.
On noticing the incident, local residents rushed the injured boy to Rourkela Government Hospital for immediate medical attention. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival.
Chinmay’s sister, who was accompanying him at the time, along with the other students, escaped unharmed.
The sudden loss of the young student has plunged his family into grief and cast a shadow of mourning over the neighbourhood. What began as an evening of festive celebrations ended in an irreparable loss, leaving the local community shocked.
The incident has once again brought attention to the dangers associated with firecrackers, particularly during festival celebrations, and the need for greater caution to ensure children’s safety.
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