Overview
- The boy was bursting a hand-held flower-pot firecracker known as an 'anar' outside his home when it exploded and caused severe chest injuries on Sunday night.
- He was taken to Satyawadi Raja Harish Chandra Hospital and was declared brought dead by doctors at about 10:50 p.m., according to officials.
- Police took the body into custody and have ordered a post-mortem as they investigate the exact cause and circumstances of the blast.
- The victim's family has publicly accused hospital staff of failing to examine and treat the child properly and said officers showed apathy while handling the case.
- The case highlights the hazards of hand-held firecrackers during Diwali season and could prompt scrutiny of emergency care and police procedure as the probe continues.