SaralnamaCarbide gun eye injuries in Gwalior reached 36 cases. Hospitals received 17 new patients, adding to 19 previous cases. Eight victims face severe eye damage. Police arrested a carbide gun maker in Indarganj. Collector Ruchika Chauhan banned carbide gun sale and use. Doctors warn against rubbing injured eyes. The cheap guns, costing ₹100-200, have become a dangerous trend. Calcium carbide in the guns produces acetylene gas on contact with water, causing explosions that burn eyes, skin, and face within seconds. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 02:37 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Carbide gun eye injuries in Gwalior reached 36 cases on 17 Nov
- Hospitals received 17 new patients, adding to 19 previous cases
- Eight victims face severe eye damage