Hingot war: Over 30 injured during traditional Diwali battle in Indore; fruit-based firecrackers used
In a spirited display of tradition, over thirty participants found themselves injured during the annual Hingot war in Indore's Gautampura, where villagers from neighboring communities bombard each other with fruit-based firecrackers. Despite two serious injuries that necessitated hospitalization, the 200-year-old festival, steeped in folklore, continues to thrive, undeterred by annual mishaps.
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