Chhattisgarh Man Dies After Swallowing Live Chick in Suspected Occult Ritual

Doctors discovered a live chick obstructing the man's airway, with villagers linking the incident to a ritual aimed at addressing infertility.

Anand Yadav, a 35-year-old from Chhindkalo village, collapsed and died after reportedly swallowing a live chick, which was later found alive during his autopsy.
Doctors determined that the live chick, lodged in his throat, blocked both his airway and food passage, leading to asphyxiation.
Villagers suspect the act was part of an occult ritual recommended by a local tantrik to help Yadav overcome infertility.
Yadav’s family was unaware of his involvement in any ritual, learning of the circumstances only after the postmortem findings were revealed.
Local police have launched an investigation into the incident, highlighting ongoing concerns about the dangers of superstitious practices in the region.