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Crime
Man Dies After Chewing Fake Rasgulla‑Shaped Bomb Prank in Madhya Pradesh
✍️ NDTV
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 10:32 AM
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A man in Madhya Pradesh died after eating a fake bomb shaped like a rasgulla, which he had used as a prank on a friend.
A 35‑year‑old man in Madhya Pradesh was found dead after he swallowed a fake bomb that was shaped like a rasgulla, a popular Indian sweet. The device, which was made of plastic and filled with a harmless powder, was part of a joke he played on a close friend. The prank, intended to scare the friend, went wrong when the man began to chew the fake bomb and suffered a fatal reaction.
Police investigators say the object was not an explosive but a prop designed to look like a real bomb. The authorities are treating the incident as a criminal act, and a preliminary inquiry has been launched to determine whether the prank was intentional or reckless. The local police have urged people to be cautious with such stunts, warning that they can lead to unintended consequences.
The victim’s family has expressed shock and grief, stating that the man had no history of violence. The police are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby shops and are looking for witnesses who saw the incident. The case is being handled under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code, and the investigation is ongoing.
Police investigators say the object was not an explosive but a prop designed to look like a real bomb. The authorities are treating the incident as a criminal act, and a preliminary inquiry has been launched to determine whether the prank was intentional or reckless. The local police have urged people to be cautious with such stunts, warning that they can lead to unintended consequences.
The victim’s family has expressed shock and grief, stating that the man had no history of violence. The police are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby shops and are looking for witnesses who saw the incident. The case is being handled under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code, and the investigation is ongoing.