Hyderabad, Nov. 9 -- Firecracker mishaps during Diwali led to at least 32 people, mostly children, seeking treatment for eye injuries at the Government Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad. Out of these cases, six patients were admitted. The remaining 26 were given medication and advised to return for follow-up treatment.

Hospital RMO Dr Mohammad Ibrahim said two of the admitted patients are in critical condition and surgeries were being planned.

"Please make sure that children do not burst firecrackers in the absence of elders, because most of the cases coming in are of children," he told ANI.

He also urged people to burst crackers in open spaces and keep water nearby. In case of an eye injury, he advised washing the e...