JELI, March 24 -- Three male students have reportedly sustained injuries and burns, including one who lost a finger on his hand, after playing with modified firecrackers in their school dormitory yesterday.

According to a report by Harian Metro, the incident occurred at around 4.40pm, with all three victims - aged between 15 and 16 - rushed to Jeli Hospital for further treatment.

Jeli District Police Chief Superintendent Kamarulzaman Harun reportedly said investigations revealed the incident took place in a male dormitory at a religious school here.

"At the time of the incident, all the victims were believed to have modified firecrackers by putting sulphur into a bottle along with gravel to make a firecracker.

"As a result of this act...