Daijiworld Media Network - Dindori

Dindori, Nov 13: A man died after mistaking a homemade explosive for a rasgulla and biting into it in Madhya Pradesh's Dindori district.

The incident occurred late on November 10 in Padariya village. The deceased has been identified as Rajendra Barotiya.

According to reports, Rajendra was at home when a man identified as Ram Bhagat Barotiya arrived and handed him a round, white object, claiming it was a rasgulla. Believing it to be a sweet, Rajendra put it in his mouth and bit into it. However, the object was a locally made explosive, which detonated moments later, causing fatal injuries.

Hearing the explosion, Rajendra's wife, Sushila Bai, rushed out of the room and found her husband seriously injured. She sought help from neighbours to take him to hospital.

Police reached the spot and launched an investigation. Two persons, including Ram Bhagat Barotiya, have been arrested in connection with the incident. During questioning, Ram Bhagat reportedly told police that a boy had given him the explosive. Police subsequently arrested the boy as well.

Preliminary information suggests that the explosives were used to kill animals. Police are investigating whether the accused deliberately handed the explosive to Rajendra or whether there were other reasons behind the incident.