Diwali 2026: Firecracker accident in Bengaluru; over 100 people suffer eye injuries

During the Diwali festival celebrations in Bengaluru, an accident occurred while bursting firecrackers, leading to over 100 people suffering eye injuries. Reports indicate 41 eye injury cases were recorded at the Narayana Netralaya in Rajajinagar, and a total of 29 cases were recorded in the Bommasandra, Bannerghatta Road, and Whitefield centers. Of the 41 injured at the Rajajinagar center, 24 were children under 18 years of age. The incident involved injuries to both those bursting crackers and those standing nearby.