Bengaluru: Despite the government’s advice and warning about observing caution whilst bursting firecrackers, instances of children injuring themselves have been consistent throughout the years.

Dr. Vidya, a doctor at the Minto Eye Hospital has revealed that since Sunday, four boys have been injured in firecracker-related accidents in Bengaluru city and received treatment at the hospital.

Among the injured, three were sent home after administering treatment, she informed.

As a result of lighting a rocket cracker, a 10-year-old boy’s entire face has sustained burn injuries. He has been admitted to the emergency care unit and is being treated.

In another incident, a 7-year-old boy from Thanisandra sustained an injury to his left eye. Another 7-year-old boy from Frazer Town has hurt his right eye. Fortunately, at present, the vision of the boys remains unaffected, Dr. Vidya said.

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Tehran/Doha: Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian has warned that attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure could lead to “uncontrollable consequences” affecting the entire world.

In a post on X, Pezeshkian said he “strongly condemns” the strikes that targeted the South Pars gasfield earlier in the day.

“Such aggressive actions will not achieve anything for the American Zionist enemy and their supporters. Rather, they will complicate the situation and could lead to uncontrollable consequences that will affect the entire world,” he said.

Meanwhile, Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has urged residents to remain indoors due to what it described as an elevated security threat.

Authorities have not provided further details, but the advisory comes amid growing concerns over the safety of energy infrastructure and civilian areas in the region.