A 35-year-old man from Chhattisgarh tragically died after swallowing a live chick, a bizarre act that villagers believe was influenced by occult practices. The incident, which occurred in Ambikapur, left medical professionals astounded when they discovered the chick inside the man's body during the post-mortem.
The man, identified as Anand Kumar Yadav from Chhindkalo village, was brought to the Medical College Hospital in Ambikapur after collapsing at home. His family reported that he had become dizzy and fainted after taking a bath. Initially, doctors could not determine the cause of death. However, during the autopsy, they made a shocking discovery—a live chick measuring about 20 cm in length lodged in his throat, blocking both his airway and food passage, which likely led to asphyxiation. Dr. Santu Bag, who performed the post-mortem, stated that it was the first time in his extensive career that he encountered such a case, adding that the findings were truly startling.
Local villagers have speculated that Anand's actions were motivated by superstitions. He had reportedly sought the help of an occultist to address his infertility issues, and it is believed that the occultist instructed him to swallow the chick in the hope of achieving his desire to become a father. Some residents mentioned that despite being married for over five years, Anand and his wife were unable to conceive, which may have led him to turn to occult practices.
The local police have been informed, and an investigation is underway to determine the full circumstances of this tragic event. Family members, however, have been reluctant to provide detailed information, initially claiming that Anand collapsed after bathing and was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. The police continue to explore all potential angles to understand what led to this unusual and tragic incident.
References:
1. https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/chhattisgarh-man-swallows-chicken-found-alive-autopsy-ambikapur-superstition-2650613-2024-12-16?utm_source=itinstastories&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=instagram_stories
2. https://www.timesnownews.com/india/chhattisgarh-man-wanting-to-have-child-swallows-live-chick-chokes-to-death-article-116385107
3. https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/chhattisgarh-shocker-man-swallows-live-chicken-dies-while-bird-survives-a510/
(Input from various sources)
(Rehash/Sai Sindhuja K/MSM)