Stray bullets and exploding firecrackers have killed one person and injured almost 200 others as the nation plunged into its annual chaotic New Year revelry, authorities said on Thursday.

Officials said 185 people have been treated for blast-related or gunshot injuries and one person has been shot dead since December 21.

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