30 people suffer eye injuries during Diwali celebrations

As many as 30 people suffered injuries in their eyes during Diwali celebrations here and half a dozen of them will require surgery, said a Telangana minister today.

These patients are being treated in state-run Sarojini Eye Hospital here, Medical and Health Minister C Laxma Reddy said in a statement.

"Sarojini Eye Hospital received 30 patients with eye- related injuries since last night. Of them, 12 are being treated as in-patients. Six of them are required to undergo surgery," Reddy said.

The minister said good medical care is being provided to these patients and there is no apprehension about their condition.