India, Oct. 23 -- The use of 'carbide gun', a common firecracker device sold as toys on Diwali, has reportedly led to 14 children losing their eyesight, and 122 children getting hospitalised with severe eye injuries in parts of Madhya Pradesh.

The children had reportedly played with the "carbide gun", also known as "desi firecracker gun" around Diwali. The gun, which is made of tin pipes and gunpowder, produces a violent blast, critically injuring the face and eyes.

Over 120 children were admitted to hospitals in Madhya Pradesh in three days for severe injuries, including 14 children who lost their eyesight, according to a NDTV report.

Among the worst-hit districts of MP is Vidisha, where local markets were seen selling the "carbide gu...