A bizarre and tragic incident in Madhya Pradesh has claimed the life of a man who mistook a crude country-made explosive for a white rasgulla and bit into it. The explosion, which occurred inside his residence, left him with fatal injuries and triggered a police investigation into how the dangerous device reached his home.
According to preliminary reports, the man spotted a round, white object lying unattended among his belongings. Its appearance reportedly resembled that of a rasgulla, a popular Bengali sweet. Unaware that it could be an explosive device, he picked it up and attempted to eat it.
However, the object turned out to be a suspected suar maar bomb, a crude explosive reportedly used in certain rural areas to hunt wild boars. The device detonated as soon as he bit into it.
Explosion inside mouth leaves man dead
The blast caused devastating injuries to the victim’s face and jaw. The explosion proved fatal, leaving little opportunity for family members to intervene or arrange medical assistance.
The loud explosion alerted neighbours, who rushed to the scene and informed the police. Authorities subsequently reached the residence and initiated an investigation. Forensic personnel were also called in to examine the site and collect evidence, while the victim’s body was sent for a post-mortem examination.
What is a ‘Suar Maar Bomb’?
Investigators suspect that the explosive was a locally assembled device commonly referred to as a suar maar bomb. Such crude explosives are reportedly used by poachers to kill wild boars, which are often considered a threat to agricultural fields.
These devices are particularly dangerous because they can be concealed or disguised using materials that make them difficult to identify. In this case, the suspected explosive’s white, spherical appearance allegedly made it look like an ordinary sweet.
The police are now investigating who manufactured the device, why it was present at the victim’s residence and whether it was brought there by someone known to him.
Authorities are also examining the circumstances surrounding the incident and have cautioned residents against touching unidentified objects. Anyone who comes across a suspicious object has been advised to inform the police rather than attempting to inspect or handle it.
The incident has once again drawn attention to the dangers posed by illegally manufactured crude explosives, which can cause devastating consequences not only when deliberately used but also when accidentally encountered.
