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Molotov Cocktail (Petrol Bomb)

 
     

            MOLOTOV COCKTAIL (PETROL BOMB) 

INTRODUCTION

Molotov cocktail is term for the simple incendiary weapon. It is also known as petrol bomb, fire bomb and benzine torch. They are relatively easy to make and may be used by irregular paramilitary forces and rioters. These bombs are also used to commit arson. These bombs are first used in Spanish civil war between July 1936 to April 1939, before they became to known as “Molotov cocktail”. 

MECHANISM

A Molotov cocktail consists of a glass bottle apart filled with flammable liquids. The liquid will typically be gasoline, alcohol, menthol, or ethanol. The mouth of bottle is closed with a cork or other type of tight sealing made up of glass, plastic, or rubber. A cloth rag is fixed securely around the bottle mouth. The weapon is used by first soaking the rag in flammable liquid immediately before use, lighting the rag and throw the bottle at the target. The bottle breaks when it lands, spilling the liquid over target, it is ignited by the burning rag. 

LEGAL OR ILLEGAL

Such a thing can cause a lot of damage, and may kill people. So, it is illegal in many countries to make or possess it.  

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