{
  "id": 16300423,
  "title": "Gwalior Police Seize 66 Carbide Guns In Major Crackdown Ahead Of Diwali",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/gwalior-police-seize-66-carbide-guns-in-major-crackdown-ahead-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T07:27:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/gwalior-police-seize-66-carbide-guns-in-major-crackdown-ahead-of-diwali"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior police have intensified efforts to curb the illegal production and sale of carbide guns ahead of the festive season. A significant operation resulted in the seizure of 58 carbide guns from a factory in Sirol and six more from shops in Murar. These illegal weapons, which can cause serious injuries and accidents, are a major concern for authorities. Acting on information, police raided the Sirol factory, Maa Peetambara Steel Traders, and two other shops, recovering a total of 66 carbide guns. The factory owner, Raman Ojha, has been legally warned. Police are now inspecting hardware shops and businesses dealing in calcium carbide to ensure compliance and maintain public safety during Diwali and other celebrations.",
  "summary": "Carbide Gun Crackdown In Madhya Pradesh: The Gwalior police have launched a campaign against the illegal manufacturing and sale of carbide guns ahead of Diwali and other festivals. In a major crackdown, police seized 66 carbide guns during raids on a factory in Sirol and two shops in the Murar area. Following instructions from Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, police have intensified action against…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}