Bhopal Diwali Celebrations Lead to Over 60 Injuries From Carbide Guns | AI News Digest
In a troubling incident that has garnered international concern, more than 60 people, mainly children aged 8 to 14, were hospitalized in Bhopal after suffering injuries from calcium carbide guns during Diwali celebrations. Dr. Manish Sharma, the Chief Medical and Health Officer, confirmed that while many of the injured are currently being treated, some have sadly lost their sight, and others have sustained severe facial burns. These homemade devices, made from plastic pipes and calcium carbide, generate explosive reactions that can lead to significant harm. Authorities reported over 150 cases of injuries related to carbide guns in the city following the festivities. In light of these alarming incidents, local officials have begun implementing measures to crack down on the illegal sale and production of these hazardous devices, even after previous warnings went unheeded.
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