SaralnamaA 22-year-old youth in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, injured his eyes while using a carbide gun during Diwali celebrations. Harsh Khatod was bursting crackers outside his home in Tirupati Nagar Colony when the gun malfunctioned. He lost vision temporarily. Dr. Saurabh Bourasi at Dhar District Hospital treated him, carefully removing carbide particles near his eyes. After three days of treatment, Harsh fully recovered. Doctors warn that these homemade guns, made from gas lighters, plastic pipes, and calcium carbide, are dangerous. They can cause permanent corneal ulcers, retinal damage, and harm to the brain and nervous system. To stay safe, avoid using carbide guns and stick to legal fireworks. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 21:11 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A 22-year-old youth in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, injured his eyes while using a carbide gun during Diwali celebrations on 19 Oct
- Harsh Khatod was bursting crackers outside his home in Tirupati Nagar Colony when the gun malfunctioned
- He lost vision temporarily