Tragic joke: boy injured by firecracker in Delhi

An eight-year-old boy was burnt when two teenagers allegedly placed a firecracker in his pocket while he was going to buy sweets in an area of ​​east Delhi, police said on Friday.

The event took place on Thursday in Chilla village of Mayur Vihar Phase-I, where the boy said he met two boys on a motorcycle who triggered the incident. Despite the variations in his statements, the police are thoroughly analyzing the CCTV footage to solve the case.

The boy was quickly transported to hospital, where he remains in stable condition. Authorities continue to investigate and make progress in identifying the suspects, while footage confirms the boy was alone during part of the event.

(With input from agencies.)