Two-year-old dies after firecracker explodes inside his mouth
A two-year-old boy in Chhattisgarh, India, died after a 'pop-pop' firecracker, locally known as 'lehsun', exploded inside his mouth. The child was playing when he put the firecracker in his mouth, sustaining severe injuries that led to his death days later despite medical attention.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights the extreme dangers of children having access to fireworks, even seemingly innocuous ones, and underscores the importance of strict supervision and safety measures around such items. It serves as a stark warning about the potential for fatal accidents involving common household or recreational items.
RAIPUR A two-year-old boy died after a firecracker exploded inside his mouth in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district, according to his family members. The victim Aditya’s parents told journalists that on November 9, the boy put a pop-pop firecracker — that’s called lehsun due to its garlic like shape and is designed to explode when thrown on the ground — in his mouth while playing. His father Indrajit Manjhi said the firecracker exploded inside his mouth, injuring his gums and causing bleeding.
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