Overview
- Video from the Oct. 20 Diwali stream shows Pepper firing Roman candle rockets toward another group in New Delhi, with one striking a young girl.
- Early on‑scene claims that the girl lost an eye were later contradicted by Pepper’s account and multiple outlets reporting a superficial eyebrow injury.
- Pump.fun co‑founder Alon Cohen confirmed Pepper’s ban, and Kick also removed him following circulation of the footage.
- Pepper apologized on X, said he felt terrible, told Decrypt he covered hospital fees and compensation, and vowed not to handle fireworks again.
- Market data from DEX Screener showed Pepper‑linked NERVE falling about 16% in the immediate aftermath of the incident.