Punjab Newsline | Chandigarh
Chandigarh witnessed a significant number of firecracker-related accidents and medical emergencies during Diwali celebrations on Sunday, with the police control room receiving a total of 494 calls. According to data released by the Chandigarh Police, 203 calls were related to firecracker incidents, while 34 calls reported fire-related emergencies.
The impact of the celebrations was also visible at hospitals across the city, where a total of 1,450 patients sought medical attention on Diwali. These included 189 burn injury cases, 37 eye injury cases and 47 road accident cases.
At the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, seven patients were brought to the Department of Plastic Surgery for treatment of injuries sustained during Diwali celebrations.
Of these, four patients suffered serious hand injuries after firecrackers exploded in their hands, while three others sustained burn injuries after their clothes caught fire.
According to information provided by the department, three of the four patients with hand injuries required surgical intervention due to the severity of their injuries. They were shifted to the Advanced Trauma Centre (ATC), where doctors performed operations. The fourth patient did not require surgery and is currently being treated through regular dressings.
All seven patients are undergoing treatment at PGI's Plastic Surgery Department.
Meanwhile, the Chandigarh Police had made special security arrangements across the city to maintain law and order during the festival. Police personnel were deployed at major markets and crowded areas, while regular patrolling was conducted to prevent untoward incidents.
The police control room also remained active throughout the celebrations to respond to emergency calls and ensure prompt assistance in case of firecracker-related accidents, fires and other emergencies.
