A 35-year-old man in Madhya Pradesh’s Dindori district has died after biting into a crude explosive device that had been disguised as a rasgulla. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening in Padariya Chhanta village while the victim, Rajendra Barautiya, was sitting with his family around a fire in their courtyard.
According to police, a neighbour identified as Ramabhagat Barautiya arrived at the victim's house and joined the family. During their conversation, the accused allegedly handed Rajendra an object, claiming it was a rasgulla. When the victim bit into the item, it detonated inside his mouth, causing severe injuries to his jaw and face.
Family members rushed Rajendra to the Dindori district hospital via an auto-rickshaw for emergency treatment. However, he succumbed to his injuries while under medical care. Inspector Durga Prasad Nagpure of the Dindori Kotwali police station confirmed that the object was a crude device often used to kill wild boars.
Law enforcement officials have arrested the main accused, Ramabhagat Barautiya, in connection with the incident. Investigators have registered a case under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which pertains to culpable homicide not amounting to murder, alongside Sections 3 and 4 of the Explosive Substances Act. Authorities are currently probing the motive behind the act and investigating how the suspect obtained the dangerous device.
Key facts
- The victim, 35-year-old Rajendra Barautiya, died from injuries sustained after a device exploded in his mouth.
- The incident took place around 8 pm on Tuesday at Padariya Chhanta village in Dindori district.
- Police identified the arrested suspect as Ramabhagat Barautiya, a neighbour of the victim.
- Charges include culpable homicide under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and violations of the Explosive Substances Act.
- The device used was identified as a crude explosive typically used for hunting wild boars.
Background
Crude explosive devices, commonly referred to as "pig bombs" or pig-killer bombs, are used by some individuals to target wild boars. These devices are designed to detonate upon contact or under pressure.
Source: Indian Express
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