MP Diwali tragedy: How viral reels promoted dangerous carbide guns

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by RAMENDRA SINGH AND AMARJEET SINGHOctober 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM

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In Bhopal, India, several children were admitted to Hamidia Hospital with eye injuries caused by carbide guns after a Diwali-related craze spread through social media videos. The "carbide gun challenge" was popularized on platforms like YouTube and Instagram, encouraging teenagers to purchase or assemble the dangerous devices at home. Victims reported watching online tutorials before attempting to use the guns themselves, leading to severe injuries when the devices exploded upon inspection after failing to fire initially. Authorities are now addressing a public health emergency due to the widespread eye damage inflicted by these "guns."

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Madhya Pradesh 60% Bhopal ×370% Alzain Khan ×280%

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Center-Right (0.20)

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90%

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Bhopal

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