Bengaluru, 1 Nov

At least 56 cases of injuries due to firecrackers were reported in government and private hospitals in the last two days when City celebrated Deepavali, sources said on Friday. State-run Regional Institute of Ophthalmology- Minto Ophthalmic Hospital reported at least 14 cases of eye injuries until Friday evening.

Minto Hospital director Dr Nagaraj G told Salar News that while five patients were admitted, nine others were treated at the outpatient care.

"Among those injured, eight were children and six were adults. Out of these, eight experienced self-inflicted injuries while six were just bystanders. At least 10 patients had minor injuries while four had suffered severe damages. Two children aged 11 and five, have undergone an operation due to corneal tear. Despite successful treatment, they will have an impaired vision," he said.

Meanwhile, sources from Narayana Nethralaya said that it had received three children with minor injuries on hands and face. Shekhar Eye Hospital in Kundalahalli Gate also said that it had received three such patients. -Salar News