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Diwali celebrations turn tragic, 118 suffer eye injuries in Punjab

Cracker bursting turned tragic for at least 118 persons across Punjab. Most suffered eye injuries, with 22 in a serious condition. An equal number of patients had to…

Diwali celebrations turn tragic, 118 suffer eye injuries in Punjab
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Cracker bursting turned tragic for at least 118 persons across Punjab. Most suffered eye injuries, with 22 in a serious condition. An equal number of patients had to be referred to higher medical centres for specialised treatment, according to a consolidated report of government health facilities. Dr Karamjit Singh, head, Department of ENT, and Medical Superintendent of Guru Nanak Dev Hospital said the report recorded 96 minor and 22 major…

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