Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav visited the Eye Ward on the 11th floor of Block-2 at Hamidia Hospital, Bhopal, to meet people affected by the carbide gun incident and inquire about their health. He interacted with the medical team regarding their treatment and directed them to ensure the best possible medical care.
The CM has directed that proper treatment be provided to children and citizens affected by carbide guns in other parts of the state as well. He has also ordered that assistance be extended from the Chief Minister’s Discretionary Fund. The Health Department is continuously monitoring such cases. Since the manufacture and sale of deadly carbide guns are illegal, raids and investigations are being conducted at the police station level to prevent their use.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav visited the Eye Ward on the 11th floor of Block-2 at Hamidia Hospital, Bhopal, to meet individuals affected by the carbide gun incident and inquire about their health. He interacted with the medical team regarding their treatment and directed them to ensure the best possible medical care.
The Chief Minister has directed that proper treatment be provided to children and citizens affected by carbide guns in other parts of the state as well. He has also ordered that assistance be extended from the Chief Minister’s Discretionary Fund. The Health Department is continuously monitoring such cases. Since the manufacture and sale of deadly carbide guns are illegal, raids and investigations are being conducted at the police station level to prevent their use.
Most Injured Used Carbide Guns Themselves
CM met Prashant Malviya of Nariyalkheda, Karan Panthi of Gareeb Nagar Chhola, Aarish of Bhanpur, and Ansh Prajapati of Parvaliya Road. Most of them are teenagers. Ansh Prajapati said that he was injured due to the carbide gun used by other youths, while Prashant, Karan, and Aarish admitted that they were injured while using the carbide gun themselves.
The guardians of the patients admitted to Hamidia Hospital termed the use of carbide guns by their family members as unfortunate. They expressed satisfaction with the treatment provided at the hospital.
Strict statewide action with zero tolerance on carbide guns
CM Mohan Yadav has directed that there should be no lapse in treatment of injured children or citizens. He instructed that medical services, including treatment, surgeries, and ophthalmic care, should be provided on the highest priority. Advanced treatment, including air ambulance service, should be made available to patients if needed. CM also directed that the condition of injured persons be continuously monitored and specialist medical teams be immediately deployed if required.
CM said that carbide guns are lethal explosive devices that pose a direct threat to citizen safety. He directed that immediate prohibition be imposed on the illegal manufacture, sale, and use of this device in the state.
Action should be taken under the Arms Act: CS
In compliance with the Chief Minister’s instructions, Chief Secretary Anurag Jain conducted a high-level meeting on Friday to review the situation. CS Jain directed that carbide guns are prohibited devices and action should be taken under the Arms Act 1959, Explosives Act 1884, and Explosives Substances Act 1908. He said that this device generates a loud noise and pressure wave from the explosion of acetylene gas, which can cause severe physical injuries, burns, and permanent eye damage.
FIRs to be registered
Chief Secretary Jain directed that FIRs should be registered and strict punitive action taken in case of manufacturing or selling them. He also said that monitoring and punitive action should be conducted by the cyber branch to stop the sale of carbide guns or their components on e-commerce websites and social media platforms. Awareness campaigns should be conducted among citizens, especially parents and educational institutions, to inform that this is not a “toy” but an “explosive device.”