Kasganj Youth Dies After Firecracker Explodes Under Steel Glass

A tragic firecracker accident in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district during Diwali celebrations claimed the life of a young man. The incident caused an uproar in the family and turned the joy of the festival into mourning within moments.

The deceased has been identified as Pravesh Kumar. According to the information available, Pravesh was lighting firecrackers at his home on Diwali night. During this, he reportedly placed a large firecracker under a steel glass and set it alight while attempting a stunt.

Eyewitnesses said that as soon as the firecracker exploded, the steel glass was thrown into the air at high speed like a bomb. The glass then struck Pravesh's body directly. The blast was so powerful that the young man suffered serious injuries and collapsed at the spot.

His family members rushed him to the district hospital after the accident. However, doctors declared him dead. The family had taken him to the hospital in the hope that he could receive immediate medical treatment, but his injuries proved fatal.

As soon as information about the accident was received, police reached the spot. The police took the body into custody and sent it for a post-mortem examination. Police are investigating the case.

The incident has cast a pall of grief over the entire neighbourhood. The house, where lamps had been lit and sweets had been distributed shortly earlier, was filled with cries after the accident. The family members are in deep distress and have been crying.

The accident took place during the Diwali celebrations at a time when the family was celebrating the festival at home. The use of the steel glass over the large firecracker and the attempt to perform a stunt led to the incident described by eyewitnesses.

The incident has once again highlighted the need for caution while celebrating festivals. It shows how a small act of carelessness and stunt-making while lighting firecrackers can turn into a major accident.

Police and the administration have also appealed to people to exercise complete caution while lighting firecrackers. They have asked people not to allow children to light firecrackers alone.