Bhubaneswar: A Diwali celebration turned tragic when a young man lost his palm after a firecracker burst in his hand.
The mishap occurred in Godabhanja village under Dharmagarh police station in Kalahandi district.
The injured youth has been identified as Pintu Patel of the same village.
According to information, Pintu was bursting crackers on Sunday night when suddenly one of the crackers exploded in his hand itself. The intensity of the explosion was so high that his right palm was completely torn apart and detached. He was found lying on the spot screaming in a blood-soaked condition, after which locals and family members rescued him.
He was first admitted to the Dharmagarh Sub-Divisional Hospital in critical condition. After primary treatment, he was shifted to District Headquarters Hospital at Bhawanipatna for further treatment. He is currently undergoing emergency treatment there.
