Tragic End: Fireworks Turn Wedding Celebration into Mourning
An eight-year-old boy named Abhinandan alias Kanha tragically died from severe burns suffered during a wedding fireworks display in Deoria. Living with his grandparents for educational purposes, he attended the event on December 9, where a mishap with an iron pipe potassium gun caused critical injuries. Despite medical efforts, he passed away on December 11. No formal complaint has been filed by the family yet.

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An eight-year-old boy has tragically died following a fireworks accident during a wedding in Deoria, as confirmed by local police on Wednesday.
Abhinandan, also known as Kanha, lived with his grandparents in Barhaj for schooling purposes. On December 9, he attended a wedding procession involving a dangerous fireworks display at Vidyasagar Yadav's home.
A potassium gun, improvised with an iron pipe, malfunctioned and inflicted fatal burns on Kanha. Despite immediate medical attention and a transfer to Gorakhpur Medical College, he succumbed to his injuries by December 11. Authorities await a formal complaint to proceed legally.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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