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Pune Youth Dies After Alleged Assault Over Firecrackers in Viman Nagar

Pune, Nov 13 (UNI) Diwali celebrations in Pune's Viman Nagar area were overshadowed by a tragic incident in which a 22-year-old youth died after allegedly being assaulted following a dispute over bursting firecrackers.
The deceased, identified as Aman Shaikh, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at Sassoon General Hospital on November 12, police said on Friday.
According to preliminary information, the incident took place on November 8. Aman Shaikh, a resident of Kalwad, Vikas Nagar, was injured near an eye when a fragment of a firecracker burst in the area struck him.
Following the incident, Aman reportedly appealed to people in the neighbourhood to burst firecrackers from a safe distance to prevent injuries. However, an argument allegedly broke out between him and some individuals over the issue. The dispute subsequently escalated, and Aman was allegedly assaulted, leaving him seriously injured.
He was immediately rushed to Sassoon General Hospital in Pune, where he had been undergoing treatment for the past three days. Despite the efforts of doctors, he succumbed to his injuries, said police. The incident has also triggered shock and sorrow in Viman Nagar and surrounding areas, with local residents demanding justice for the deceased and his family.
The tragic incident has once again highlighted the importance of observing firecracker safety precautions and maintaining restraint to prevent festive celebrations from turning into tragedies. UNI SP CDS
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