British YouTuber Faces Backlash After Fireworks Incident Injures Indian Girl

On October 23rd, 2025, British YouTuber and kick streamer Sam Pepper found himself at the center of a controversy following a Diwali fireworks incident in New Delhi, India. According to reports, Pepper was seen exchanging fireworks with a group of locals when one of the rockets he fired struck an 8-year-old girl, causing a severe injury that led to the loss of one of her eyes.

In a video that went viral on social media, a local can be heard informing Pepper about the extent of the girl's injury, stating, "Her one eye is gone." Pepper, visibly shocked, initially denied the claim, saying, "No it hasn't." However, he later acknowledged the accident, stating, "Okay, never mind. They were firing at us as well. It was an accident."

Pepper has since described the incident as a regrettable accident, explaining that both groups had been engaging in the fireworks exchange and that he did not intend to harm anyone. He stated that he felt terrible about the injury and ensured the girl received immediate medical attention, with the costs being covered.

The incident has sparked widespread criticism and backlash on social media, with many condemning Pepper's actions and the potential harm caused to the young girl. The video, posted by the Reddit page IndianCriticalThinking, was captioned, "White British Streamer Sam Pepper Fires Rocket at Homeless Indian Girl in New Delhi, Leaving Her Blind."

As of October 23rd, 2025, the situation remains a topic of intense discussion and scrutiny, with many calling for accountability and a thorough investigation into the incident.