Rocket firecrackers fired towards Thane Hospital, 2 booked
Thane: Two men have been booked by Kasarvadavali police for allegedly launching rocket firecrackers towards KIMS Hospital in Hiranandani Estate, Thane, endangering the lives of patients, healthcare workers, and other people inside the premises. The incident also reportedly violated a district-wide ban on aerial fireworks.
The accused, aged 29 and 25, are both residents of Thane. While one works as a delivery executive, the other is employed in the private sector, reports the Daily.
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According to the police, the incident took place at around 10.30 pm on November 11 when the two men allegedly launched rocket firecrackers in the direction of the hospital.
The complaint was lodged by Shrikant Balasaheb Dangat, the hospital's chief security officer. In his complaint, he stated that the accused allegedly launched rocket firecrackers in the direction of the hospital despite knowing that patients and medical staff were present inside the premises.
Police said the act posed a serious threat to critically ill patients, including those admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), infants, senior citizens and healthcare workers.
The incident also reportedly violated prohibitory orders issued by the Thane district magistrate, banning rockets and aerial firecrackers in public and other spaces across the district.
The Kasarvadavali police have registered a case under Sections 110 (attempt to commit culpable homicide), 287 (negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter) and 288 (negligent conduct with respect to explosive substances) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 51 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, reports TOI.
Police have initiated proceedings to serve notices to the accused under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Further investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the actions of the accused
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