Deadly Diwali Disaster: Firecracker-Filled Scooter Explodes in Andhra Pradesh, Claims One Life

Eluru, India — A tragic incident in the town of Eluru in Andhra Pradesh left one person dead and several others injured on October 31, 2024, when a bag of firecrackers being transported on a scooter exploded. The explosion, initially mistaken for an electric vehicle mishap in viral social media posts, was actually triggered by the firecrackers after the scooter hit a pothole. The video of the incident, captured by a CCTV camera, shows two …

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Diwali Disturbance: Uttar Pradesh Police Officers Assaulted During Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Ring

Bareilly, India – Diwali festivities in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district turned violent when a group of armed men attacked police officers responding to a report of illegal gambling. The incident occurred in the Prem Nagar area, where the officers were met with hostility as they attempted to disperse the gathering. On the night that marks one of the most significant festivals in India, what was intended to be a routine police intervention escalated into an …

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