SaralnamaCarbide guns injured about 300 people, including 186 in Bhopal, during Diwali celebrations in Madhya Pradesh. The district administration banned the manufacture, purchase, and sale of these guns. Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla visited injured children in hospitals. Bhopal Collector provided ₹5,000 aid to each victim. Authorities arrested seven people and seized 268 guns. Most patients are undergoing treatment at Hamidia Hospital, with 15 requiring surgery and 10 suffering serious eye injuries. Police had issued advisories earlier. In Vidisha, four children remain hospitalized, with one undergoing surgery. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 19:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Carbide guns injured about 300 people, including 186 in Bhopal, during Diwali celebrations in Madhya Pradesh
- The district administration banned the manufacture, purchase, and sale of these guns
- Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla visited injured children in hospitals