SaralnamaCarbide guns caused 162 eye injuries in Bhopal. The administration is searching for sellers of these illegal fireworks. Officials seized 55 carbide guns during a raid. The government banned buying and selling of these guns to prevent accidents during festivals and weddings. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav directed ₹5,000 aid for affected families. Three cases highlight how looking into the gun barrel led to injuries. Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla ordered crackdowns in districts with more incidents. Police arrested Bhayyu Chauhan with 42 carbide guns and 29 lighters in Bhopal, charging him under the Explosives Act. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 04:50 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Carbide guns caused 162 eye injuries in Bhopal on 25 Oct 2023
- The administration is searching for sellers of these illegal fireworks
- Officials seized 55 carbide guns during a raid on 9 Oct