How a Diwali cracker gun in India went from social media craze to blinding children
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A 15-year-old boy named Aarish from Madhya Pradesh lost vision in his left eye due to an improvised firecracker device called a "carbide gun" used during Diwali celebrations. The carbide gun, made using calcium carbide in a plastic pipe, produces loud blasts and sparks but can explode unpredictably, causing severe injuries when users peek inside the pipes. Over 100 cases of eye injuries from these devices have been reported in Bhopal district alone, with at least 15 requiring surgery. Similar incidents occurred across five northern Indian states, including Bihar where 170 cases were reported. The craze began after viral social media videos showcased their use as firecrackers.
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