Banned Firecracker Blast Injures Six in Bahraich Market, Two Serious

A sudden blast involving a banned firecracker in Sakheyapura market of Bahraich left six people injured during Diwali celebrations. Two of the injured are said to be in serious condition.

The incident took place in the Kotwali Nagar area when people had gone to the market for shopping. A “gola” suddenly exploded among them, causing injuries to six people. The blast was so sudden that panic spread through the market and people began running in different directions.

Local residents quickly took the injured to the Medical College Hospital. Their treatment is continuing there.

As soon as the information about the incident was received, the Kotwali Nagar police and the outpost in-charge reached the spot.

The blast has once again raised questions about the continued use and availability of dangerous firecrackers in Bahraich, despite repeated warnings and claims that such firecrackers are banned.

The biggest question is how these dangerous and prohibited firecrackers are reaching people when there is a ban on them. Questions are also being raised about who is selling these “gola”, where they are being supplied from and where the monitoring by the departments responsible for enforcing the rules has failed.

Every year, people are injured in firecracker blasts and families’ festival celebrations are turned into mourning. Despite this, the availability of dangerous firecrackers has still not been completely stopped.

The issue now goes beyond the fact that six people were injured in the Bahraich blast. It concerns the safety of ordinary citizens who visit markets during the festival.

The administration should seriously investigate the incident and examine the source, sale and supply of the firecracker involved. Strict action should also be taken against those who violate the rules.

Diwali is a festival of happiness. People’s lives should not be put at risk by blasts involving gunpowder and dangerous firecrackers.