It is reported that over 122 children across Madhya Pradesh were admitted to hospitals with serious eye injuries within three days of Diwali. With this, the 'carbide gun' has become a nightmare for parents. During celebrations, the use of “carbide guns” was popular in the state, which is said to have increased the number of accidents and their intensity. According to reports, 14 children have lost their eyesight to injuries caused by carbide guns, which locally go by the name 'Desi Firecracker Gun'.

Every year, new items and trends arrive in the market on Diwali. Having noticed the 'carbide gun' frenzy, the government had warned on October 18 that the use of 'carbide guns' for Diwali celebrations could be dangerous, Manorama Online said in a report. An official ban followed to avert the w

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