Man Sits on Firecracker for a Bet, Dies After Explosion
A Bengaluru man, Sabarish M, tragically died after sitting on a lit firecracker box as part of a risky bet with friends on Diwali night, leading to severe injuries and police arrests.
In a tragic incident in Bengaluru, a 32-year-old man named Sabarish M lost his life after sitting on a box of lit firecrackers as part of a risky bet with friends. Sabarish, a daily wage worker from the Konanakunte area, died in the early hours of November 2nd, 2024, after suffering severe injuries from the explosion.
The incident occurred on the night of Diwali, November 1st, around 9:30 pm, when Sabarish and a group of 8-10 friends, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, gathered outside to celebrate with fireworks. As part of the bet, Sabarish agreed to sit on the lit firecracker box, hoping to win a new auto-rickshaw. His friends lit the firecrackers and moved away to a safe distance.
Once the box exploded, Sabarish was thrown to the ground. Although he initially tried to stand, he soon fainted. His friends rushed him to the hospital, but despite efforts by doctors, he passed away hours later from severe internal injuries. According to medical reports, the explosion caused serious damage to Sabarish’s abdomen, groin, and lower back.
A CCTV camera nearby captured the incident, and the footage has since gone viral on social media, sparking anger and concern. Many people condemned the act, calling it reckless and dangerous. Some comments online suggested the act was "negligent" and could even be seen as incitement to suicide. Others expressed sorrow over Sabarish’s situation, noting how some people are driven to desperate acts.
The Bengaluru Police have registered a case under Section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and Section 288 (negligent conduct with explosive substances). Six of Sabarish’s friends involved in the incident have been arrested and will soon appear in court.
Police are continuing their investigation to determine further details about the circumstances surrounding Sabarish’s tragic death.
