Diwali Firecracker Injuries: 10 Admitted With Eye Damage in Hyderabad, 35 Hurt in MP

November 9, 2026

Hyderabad: At least 10 people have been admitted to Government Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Hyderabad after Diwali over firecracker injuries. Out of which, eight are scheduled for surgery whereas two cases are severe.

Hospital Superintendent Dr P.Modini said, “There are 10 patients who need admission. Out of these 8 people have been put up for surgeries.”

“Two appear to be serious. About the others, I cannot comment now. Only after the doctors’ team examines them in the operation theatre will I be able to comment,” she added.

Around 50-55 patients with firecracker injuries came to O.P department of the hospital, said Dr Supraja.

“Only 50% of people will regain their vision, as the cornea has been damaged in these firecracker injury cases. Yesterday, 50-55 people with cracker-related injuries came to the hospital’s OP department. We have 25 beds reserved for Diwali cracker injury cases, and treatment is currently underway. We will see how things progress,” she said.

Hyderabad Patient Shares Experience

A patient who was admitted at the hospital said, “Around 7-8 PM yesterday evening, I was bursting crackers. While lighting one, I could not move away in time, and it exploded. After that, I could not understand what had happened. I am having problems with both eyes. This (left eye) is completely damaged. I can see a little through my right eye, but not much.”

Earlier, Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital RMO Dr Mohammad Ibrahim advised parents to make sure their children do not burst crackers unsupervised.

“People should burst crackers in the open and also keep some water nearby. If any eye injury occurs, you should wash your eye with clean water. Don’t try any home remedies. Visit nearest hospital immediately preferably an eye hospital,” he said.

AIMIM Nampally MLA Majid Hussain also visited the hospital and said, “There have been more cases of firecracker injuries than last year.”

“Doctors have informed me that the eyesight of one of those patients could not be restored. Compared to last year, the number of cases has increased this year. We request everyone to have a very prosperous Diwali and enjoy every bit of it, but please celebrate under the supervision of elders.” But please enjoy every bit of it with elders supervising you, he added.

35 To 40 People Suffer From Burn Injuries Due To Firecrackers In Madhya Pradesh

In Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district, at least 35 people including children suffered burn injuries in separate incidents due to firecrackers during Diwali celebrations on Sunday.

They were admitted at the District Hospital.

“We have received around 35-40 patients with burn injuries due to gunpowder and firecrackers. They belong to various age groups,” Dr Rajesh Mishra told ANI.

“All of them are being treated. Some of them have already been discharged after receiving first aid.”

“The incidents seem to have occurred due to carelessness of children or parents,” he added.