Saralnama, a 14-year-old boy lost a finger in Dhorala village, Alwar district, during Govardhan Puja. Saurabh found a large firecracker on the road and took it to the roof with his sister Manju. When he tried to light it, it exploded, severing his finger and injuring his face. Manju's hands were also hurt. Family members rushed them to Reni Hospital after hearing the blast. They were later referred to Alwar District Hospital for further treatment. The incident cast a pall of gloom over the village's Govardhan Puja celebrations. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 09:47 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- On 8 Nov 2023, a 14-year-old boy lost a finger in Dhorala village, Alwar district, during Govardhan Puja
- Saurabh found a large firecracker on the road and took it to the roof with his sister Manju
- When he tried to light it, it exploded, severing his finger and injuring his face