In the wake of over 150 children suffering eye injuries, many of them serious, due to the use of carbide-based cracker guns during Diwali celebrations, the district administration is taking decisive action to curb their sale and distribution. Following a formal ban under Section 163, authorities have directed police to crack down on the sale, manufacturing, and storage of these hazardous items. Sources within the administration have confirmed that e-commerce platforms selling cracker guns will soon receive official notices.

 

These platforms have been found to be offering the banned items despite the prohibition, prompting the administration to initiate legal steps to enforce compliance. The crackdown comes after a surge in hospital admissions, particularly at Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal, where dozens of children were treated for eye injuries caused by cracker guns.

 

The incident has sparked public outrage and led to demands for stricter enforcement and accountability. Officials have instructed law enforcement agencies to monitor both offline and online sales channels. Police teams have been mobilized to identify local vendors and warehouses storing these guns, while cyber cells are tracking digital listings on popular e-commerce sites.

 

The administration has also appealed to the public to refrain from purchasing or using cracker guns and to report any violations. With Diwali festivities still underway till devuthni gyaras, authorities are trying to ensure that no further harm is caused by these dangerous devices.