Bharatpur. A festive evening turned into a medical emergency in Moloni village, located within the Halena police station jurisdiction, when a dangerous attempt to prepare homemade explosives resulted in a violent blast. Four children from the same family sustained severe injuries after a mixture of sulfur and potash detonated unexpectedly on Monday evening. The force of the explosion was significant enough to shatter the stone slab being used for the process, sending sharp stone fragments into the bodies and eyes of the young victims.
According to family members, the incident occurred around 4:00 PM while the children were in a separate room, away from their parents. The group, identified as Pankaj, 17, Mohit, 12, Girdhar, 16, and Chirag, 7, were attempting to combine the chemical components to create a makeshift explosive for Diwali celebrations. As soon as the potash was introduced to the sulfur, the chemical reaction triggered an immediate and powerful explosion that left all four children critically wounded.
The victims were rushed to a hospital in Bharatpur for urgent medical attention. Due to the severity of the eye injuries and the nature of the shrapnel wounds, medical professionals provided initial stabilization before determining that a higher level of care was required. Girdhar, whose condition was assessed as particularly critical, was subsequently referred to the Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur for specialized treatment.
The families of the victims are currently reeling from the shock of the accident. The children involved are students ranging from the second to the tenth grade, and their parents are primarily engaged in agricultural work. The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the village, serving as a stark reminder of the extreme dangers associated with handling volatile chemical mixtures at home.
Local authorities have been alerted to the incident, which involved materials often classified as restricted explosive substances. The community remains in a state of concern as the families wait for updates on the recovery of the four children. Medical teams continue to monitor the status of those remaining in Bharatpur, while Girdhar undergoes further evaluation at the tertiary care facility in the state capital.
