Teen Suffers Burns as Pocketed Potash Ignites: Illegal Firecracker Usage Rampant Despite Ban
Ram Nagar, India – A 17-year-old was hospitalized with burn injuries after the potash he was carrying ignited unnervingly in his pocket while cycling home. This incident sheds light on the dangerous practices associated with unauthorized firecracker use in the region, particularly during the Diwali festival celebrations. Abhishek, a resident of the area behind Tara Estate, endured burns on his thighs and hands after the chemical substance, typically used for fireworks, exploded due to friction …