{
  "id": 17776643,
  "title": "Jalna: Illegal Sale Of Carbide Guns Raises Safety Concerns Ahead Of Diwali",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/jalna-illegal-sale-of-carbide-guns-raises-safety-concerns-ahead-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T09:28:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/jalna-illegal-sale-of-carbide-guns-raises-safety-concerns-ahead-of-diwali"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Diwali approaches, illegal carbide guns are making a comeback in Jalna, prompting alarm over public safety, especially for children. Vendors have been spotted peddling these dangerous weapons at Mahatma Chaman Bazaar. One shopkeeper allegedly demonstrated the gun by firing it into the air using a stone, which created a loud, explosive sound. However, concerned citizens intervened, questioning the vendors about the ban and urging them to report the illegal sale to the authorities. In response, the two shopkeepers reportedly gathered their illicit goods and fled the scene.\n\nCarbide guns are homemade weapons fashioned from PVC pipes, gas lighters, and calcium carbide. When calcium carbide reacts with water, it generates acetylene gas, which becomes highly flammable when ignited. The sudden and uncontrolled blast pressure from the explosion can shatter the pipe, causing fragments to fly and inflict serious injuries, burns, and even fires. Children are at a heightened risk, with potential harm including facial wounds, eye damage, and even permanent blindness.\n\nDespite the strict ban, the sale of carbide guns continues covertly, casting a shadow over the upcoming Diwali festivities. It is strongly advised that parents keep their children far away from these dangerous devices and that they only use authorized fireworks under the watchful eye of an adult.",
  "summary": "Jalna: With Diwali approaching, the illegal sale of banned carbide guns has reportedly resurfaced in Jalna, raising serious concerns over public safety, particularly that of children. Some vendors were spotted selling the dangerous devices at Mahatma Chaman Bazaar. When a customer requested a demonstration, a woman shopkeeper reportedly demonstrated the gun by firing it into the air using a…",
  "key_points": [
    "Illegal carbide guns resurface in Jalna ahead of Diwali.",
    "Vendors demonstrated gun firing into air, alarming public.",
    "Concerned citizens stopped illegal sale, urged authorities."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}