Almora
Almora Diwali firecracker injuries send 13 to hospitals; 8-year-old referred to Haldwani
Thirteen people sought treatment at Almora’s Base Hospital and District Hospital after suffering firecracker injuries during Diwali celebrations on Sunday and Monday. An 8-year-old boy from the Someshwar area sustained serious burns to his hand and was referred to Haldwani for plastic surgery. Other patients received treatment and were sent home.