Thanjavur recorded the highest number of hospitalisations with 237 people admitted following cracker-related incidents and accidents.
Two people died and 4,098 persons suffered injuries due to accidents or bursting crackers on the eve of Deepavali and on Deepavali day across Tamil Nadu, according to the Deccan Chronicle.
Thanjavur saw the highest number of admissions, where 237 persons were hospitalised.
In Chennai, the Greater Chennai police registered 237 cases on Deepavali day. This included 148 cases for violating the stipulated time period for bursting crackers.
Police monitored various locations in the city to check for violations of the Supreme Court ruling regarding cracker timings. They filed 79 cases for bursting crackers that exceeded allowed decibel levels.
The police also registered 10 cases for the sale of crackers without a licence.
