Belthangady: 20-year-old youth seriously injured after firecracker explodes near his leg

Mangalore Today News Network

Belthangady, Nov 11, 2026: A 20-year-old youth sustained serious injuries to his leg after a firecracker exploded close to him while he was bursting crackers in the courtyard of his house on November 9.

The injured youth has been identified as Likesh Gowda, son of Krishnappa Gowda, a resident of Pornkanda near Malebettu in Koyyur village of Belthangady taluk.

The incident occurred on the evening of November 9 when a firecracker accidentally exploded near his leg, causing severe injuries.

His family members and friends immediately rushed him to a private hospital in Ujire. As his injuries were serious, he was later shifted to a hospital in Mangaluru for further treatment.