In a bizarre and tragic incident, a 35-year-old man in Chhattisgarh’s Ambikapur district died after allegedly swallowing a live chicken. The unsettling event took place in Chhindkalo village, under the jurisdiction of the Darima police station, leaving the local community and medical professionals in shock.

The deceased, identified as Anand Yadav, reportedly collapsed suddenly after bathing and lost consciousness. According to his family members, they rushed him to a nearby hospital in a panic, but despite the doctors’ best efforts, he was declared dead on arrival. Initially, the cause of his death remained a mystery.

The case took a shocking turn during the post-mortem examination. Medical professionals discovered the startling cause of death upon making an incision near the throat. They found a 20-centimetre-long chick lodged in Yadav’s throat, blocking both his windpipe and food pipe.

The lead doctor conducting the post-mortem, a seasoned professional with over 15,000 autopsies to his credit, expressed astonishment. “In my entire career, I have never encountered such a case,” he stated.

The peculiar circumstances surrounding Anand Yadav’s death have triggered speculation in the local community. Some villagers suspect that he may have swallowed the chick as part of occult practices or rituals. Theories have emerged suggesting that Yadav, who was reportedly childless, might have resorted to witchcraft or tantra-mantra in a desperate attempt to conceive a child.

While these claims remain unsubstantiated, the incident has caused a stir in the region. The police have launched a thorough investigation to explore all angles and uncover the full details behind the tragedy.

The bizarre nature of the case has sparked discussions on superstitions and traditional beliefs prevalent in rural areas, with authorities urging citizens to refrain from unverified and dangerous practices.