Overview
- A short video shared on X by user @Rohit_p__ shows a woman on a terrace holding a box of firecrackers as a boy lights one inside it and the box catches fire, footage that went viral on Monday.
- In the clip the woman holds the burning box for several seconds before dropping it and running, and multiple outlets reproduced the footage without independent verification of location, identities, or injuries.
- The post drew sharp online criticism for reckless behaviour and immediate safety lapses, with users and commentators warning of risks such as burns, eye injury, and rapid spread of flame on terraces.
- Coverage placed the video alongside reports that Delhi recorded a sharp rise in air-pollution readings after Diwali, reinforcing debate about the festival’s role in short-term spikes in harmful particulate matter.
- There were no published follow-ups in the cited reports showing official action, confirmed injuries, or the precise circumstances of the clip, which experts say underscores the limits of viral video attribution and the need for verified reporting.