HYDERABAD
Over the last three days of Deepavali celebrations, State government-run Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Hyderabad has treated 54 patients with eye injuries caused by firecrackers. Most of the injuries were due to the high-decibel mirchi bombs. Hospital Superintendent Modini Pandharpurkar said that nearly 80% of all cases were linked to these specific firecrackers, which continue to cause the most serious ocular injuries during the festival.
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