Kota: A 12-year-old boy died in Bundi Monday after a steel tumbler placed over a lit firecracker shattered in the explosion and a sharp fragment pierced his chest. The accident took place around 1 pm near Nanakpuria Tiraha on Mandi Road under Bundi Sadar police station limits. The boy was identified as Sajan, son of Ramlal Kalbelia.Police said Sajan was bursting firecrackers alone outside his house while family members were inside preparing for Govardhan Puja. In a playful act, he placed an inverted steel tumbler over a lit sutli bomb.The blast shattered the tumbler into multiple pieces. One sharp fragment struck Sajan in the chest, causing heavy bleeding. He collapsed on the spot and died before help could arrive.The incident turned festive preparations in the Kalbeliya family into tragedy. Family members rushed out after hearing the explosion and found the child lying injured.Kotwali SHO Ramesh Arya and personnel from Sadar police station reached the hospital after being informed. Bundi Municipal Council chairperson Bharat Sharma also visited the hospital, offered condolences and assured the family of possible assistance.Police confirmed the incident Tuesday and said the body was handed over to the family after a post-mortem. Further investigation is underway.
