Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:25am on 22 Oct 2025,Wednesday International
At least 35 people were injured during the traditional “Hingot Battle” held a day after Diwali in Indore’s Gautampura area. The annual event sees two local teams, Turra and Kalangi, throw burning Hingots—dried fruits filled with gunpowder—at each other in a centuries-old ritual of bravery. Despite fire brigades and ambulances being on standby, several participants suffered burns, with one critically injured. The fight was stopped early this year due to safety concerns. Critics have called for a ban on the dangerous practice, but villagers defend it as a proud symbol of heritage and courage.
