KATHMANDU: An 8-year-old boy has died after being hit by shrapnel while exploding firecrackers in Pakahamainpur Rural Municipality-2 of Parsa. The deceased has been identified as Kundan Sahani, the 8-year-old son of Ramgoolam Sahi.

According to the information received, at around 8 am today, while exploding firecrackers in front of his house, shrapnel from the firecracker hit the middle part of the child’s chest. The child, who was seriously injured by the shrapnel, was immediately taken to the Terai Hospital in Birgunj for treatment.

The child, who was taken to the hospital for treatment, was declared dead by the doctors at 8:45 am. Further investigation into the incident is underway.