After damage to the eyes of children due to deadly calcium carbide guns in Madhya Pradesh’s capital Bhopal and Gwalior district, the collectors of both the districts have banned carbide guns with immediate effect.
Bhopal Collector Kaushalendra Vikram Singh has issued an order that no one will make loud noisy illegal crackers (carbide guns) by filling explosives in firecrackers, fireworks, iron steel or PVC pipes. Will not be able to collect and will not be able to buy or sell.
The Collector has said that this illegal modified firecracker is adversely affecting the safety, peace and environment of the common citizens, hence there will be a complete ban on its distribution or display. SDM, Executive Magistrate, Police officers will strictly enforce this order.
Collector imposed ban in Gwalior also
In Gwalior district too, Collector Ruchika Chauhan has banned the manufacturing, buying, selling and use of carbide guns with immediate effect.
He mentioned in his order that the mixture of carbide and water used in carbide guns produces acetylene gas, which is fatal for the eyes as well as the brain and nervous system. After the order, the district administration teams have started checking carbide guns in Bhitarwar, Lohia Bazaar, Naya Bazaar Bada, Heera Welding Center area.
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Action will be taken against those who violate the order under Section 223 of the Indian Justice Code and other acts. Gwalior administration has appealed to the people to give information about illegal manufacturing, buying, selling and use of carbide guns on police control room phone numbers 0751-7049101029, 0751-2363636 and 0751-2445333.
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