homemade explosives
Indonesian Teen Constructed Homemade Bombs for School Mosque Attack: Authorities Reveal Online Radicalization Path
Nov 12, 2025 02:37 am CST
Indonesian authorities revealed that a 17-year-old student suspected in a high school mosque bombing created homemade explosive devices while acting alone. Police described the teen as socially isolated and heavily influenced by extremist content found online. The attack injured 96 people, with many suffering hearing damage. Though inspired by international extremists whose names were inscribed on his toy weapon, investigators confirmed the suspect had no formal ties to terrorist networks.
Dangerous Diwali Trend: 14 Children Lose Eyesight to Homemade 'Carbide Guns' in Madhya Pradesh
Oct 23, 2025 02:52 pm CST
Over 122 children in Madhya Pradesh have been hospitalized with severe eye injuries after playing with homemade "carbide guns" during Diwali celebrations. Despite a government ban, these improvised explosive devices sold for Rs 150-200 have caused 14 children to lose their eyesight completely. Medical professionals warn these are not toys but dangerous explosives that release metal fragments and carbide vapors, causing permanent damage to the retina.