A 10-year-old boy in Delhi’s Narela dies after a firecracker explodes while he is bursting crackers during Diwali festivities. Multiple outlets report the incident happened around 9:45 pm on Sunday night (Nov 8, 2026), with the boy suffering severe injuries, particularly to his chest.

The boy is taken to Satyawadi Raja Harish Chandra Hospital in Narela, where doctors declare him dead. Several reports include the family’s allegations that the child was alive or still breathing when brought in and that there were delays or inadequate medical attention. One family member says the boy could have been saved, while another points to how staff allegedly responded in the emergency.

Outlets also reference investigation and context around Diwali firecracker incidents. Times of India says Delhi police are investigating the circumstances and the type of firecracker involved. Free Press Journal, citing Delhi Fire Service activity, reports emergency calls during Diwali, including a subset linked to firecrackers. The details of the firecracker’s behavior are not uniform across accounts: some describe an “anar” (flower-pot firecracker) explosion, while others cite a misfired rocket/skyrocket striking the boy.