Ludhiana, Nov 9: A festive Diwali celebration turned tragic in Akalgarh near the Ludhiana-Bathinda highway when a 14-year-old youth lost his life in a firecracker accident.
The deceased, identified as Sakit Mittal, also known as Gagan, was the grandson of local business owner Suresh Kumar Mittal and the only son of Pradeep Mittal. The incident occurred shortly after family members gathered for Diwali prayers at a relative’s newly constructed residence in the area.
According to family accounts, Sakit attempted to ignite a large firecracker that initially failed to burst. As he approached to light a second firecracker, the delayed charge of the first device exploded unexpectedly. The sudden blast caused severe impact injuries to his neck.
Relatives rushed the injured youth to a nearby private medical facility, where attending doctors declared him deceased upon arrival. Representatives of local commercial bodies, social organizations, and area residents maintained a presence at the residence to express condolences to the grieving family.
