Video of Datia woman patwari firing banned carbide gun on Diwali goes viral

A video of a woman patwari from Madhya Pradesh's Datia district went viral on social media on Thursday. It allegedly shows her firing a banned carbide gun during Diwali celebrations. The video has raised questions about the responsibility of government employees to follow government orders.

The woman has reportedly been identified as Veena Rawat. She is posted as patwari in the Noner revenue circle of Datia district.

In the viral video, Rawat is seen using a carbide gun to set off firecrackers. The video is said to have been recorded on Diwali day. It is alleged that the patwari herself shared it on her social media account.

The Madhya Pradesh government had banned the use of carbide guns during Diwali, citing safety concerns and the risk of accidents. The state government had directed collectors of all districts to enforce the ban strictly and ensure people's safety.

Following these directions, the Datia district administration had also issued prohibitory orders against the use of carbide guns. The administration had also warned people not to use such devices. Despite this, the video of a government employee allegedly firing a carbide gun has surfaced, raising concern about compliance with the orders.

After the video surfaced, the question was raised how a government employee could violate an order issued by the district administration. The incident has also set off discussion on whether the patwari was unaware of the ban or deliberately ignored it.

Demands have been made for an inquiry and appropriate action following the viral video. However, no action against the woman patwari has been officially confirmed so far. It remains to be seen whether the Datia district administration will inquire into the incident and act on the alleged violation.