Punjab man shows room's condition after Diwali rocket explodes inside, sparks fire

Bharat Raj Dhawan, a resident of Bollywood Heights 1 in Punjab, shared several videos of the aftermath and raised concerns over the bursting of firecrackers within residential societies.Punjab man shows room's condition after Diwali rocket explodes inside (Photos: Bharat Raj Dhawan/Instagram) New Delhi,Nov 10, 2026 12:25 ISTA man living in a residential society in Punjab’s Zirakpur claimed that a fire broke out in his room after a rocket, allegedly burst during Diwali celebrations, pierced through the window and exploded inside.Bharat Raj Dhawan, a resident of Bollywood Heights 1, shared several videos of the aftermath and raised concerns over the bursting of firecrackers within residential societies.He said the incident occurred at around 9:30 pm when a rocket entered his room through the window and exploded, setting it on fire. The impact also cracked the window.Bharat also questioned the society management's ability to regulate firecracker use on the premises. He claimed that despite residents raising concerns, people continued bursting crackers late into the night. “At around 12:45 am, these people were still bursting crackers. We called the society management and asked them to tell these people to stop and deploy a guard on duty,” he said.Showing the damage caused by the fire, Bharat said, “Only the person whose house catches fire knows what it feels like.” The video showed a burnt bed, a damaged air conditioner and household belongings scattered across the room. He further explained that the family had been awake when the incident occurred and noticed a smell similar to burning plastic before discovering the fire. “If the rocket had exploded after we had gone to sleep, nothing would have been left. Everything could have been destroyed. We were awake, noticed a smell and came to check, only to find the entire room engulfed in flames,” he said.Urging people to be mindful of their neighbours' safety, Bharat appealed to residential society management to prohibit the bursting of rockets and firecrackers within their premises.“I want to tell every society management that rockets and firecrackers should not be burst inside residential societies. People should burst them outside and look after their own safety as well as that of their neighbours,” he added.In another video, Bharat spoke about the emotional impact of the incident on his family, saying they had been unable to sleep properly since the fire. His children wake up crying at night and tell him that they no longer want to live in the house.“Our mental health has been affected. Do not ruin someone else's Diwali just to celebrate your own,” he said.Bharat Raj Dhawan’s account has raised concerns about the safety risks of bursting firecrackers within residential complexes, particularly when children and other residents are at risk. He urged people to celebrate festivals responsibly and ensure that their celebrations do not come at the cost of someone else's safety and peace of mind.- Ends