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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.
Woman Severely Injured in Firecracker Explosion While Drying on Rooftop in Uttar Pradesh
Oct 13, 2025 01:11 am CST
A 30-year-old woman named Ashi was severely injured when old firecrackers exploded while drying on a rooftop in Khatuli town, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. The explosion caused significant structural damage to the house in Islamnagar locality, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.