- Rajendra Barautiya, a 35-year-old man, died after a crude bomb disguised as a rasgulla exploded in his mouth on November 10, 2026, in Madhya Pradesh's Dindori district.
- The bomb, which was filled with gunpowder, detonated when Barautiya put it in his mouth after being handed it by a neighbor during a family gathering around a bonfire.
- Barautiya was rushed to the district hospital with severe injuries but was pronounced dead during treatment.
- An FIR was registered under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant provisions of the Explosives Act following the incident.
- On November 11, 2026, police arrested two men in connection with the incident, one of whom allegedly offered the explosive.
- As of November 13, 2026, police confirmed the ongoing investigation to determine whether the incident was a prank or intentional.
- The crude bomb, locally known as a suar mar bomb (pig bomb), is typically used by some rural communities in Madhya Pradesh to kill wild boars.
- These homemade devices are designed to explode when an animal bites them, but they can resemble common Indian desserts like rasgulla.
- The incident has caused widespread shock and fear in the village, with residents struggling to comprehend the tragic outcome of a casual evening.
A 35-year-old man died in Madhya Pradesh’s Dindori district after a crude bomb disguised as a rasgulla exploded in his mouth on November 10, 2026. The victim, Rajendra Barautiya, was sitting by a bonfire with family when a neighbor handed him the explosive, which is typically used to kill wild boars.121314
According to police, the bomb detonated instantly when Barautiya bit into it. “The bomb, used by some tribal people in the area to kill wild boars, was offered to this man,” said police officer Rekha Singh. “It exploded in his mouth.” Barautiya suffered severe injuries and was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities have arrested two men, including the neighbor, Ramabhagat Barautiya, who allegedly presented the bomb as a sweet. They are investigating whether the act was a prank or intentional murder. “We do not know whether the intention was to kill him or whether it was a malicious prank,” Singh stated. The police registered a homicide case and are probing how the bomb was obtained.1011
The explosive, locally known as a “suar mar bomb” (pig bomb), is made from dough and gunpowder, often sourced from firecrackers. It is designed to explode when an animal bites it, but its resemblance to the popular Indian dessert rasgulla has led to tragic consequences in this case.3412
The incident has raised concerns about safety and the use of such devices in rural communities.
“The explosive, locally called a 'suar mar bomb,' is a dough ball packed with gunpowder used by villagers to kill wild boars. Police officer Rekha Singh said the motive is unclear, adding 'We don't know if the motive was to kill, or if it was a mischief.'”
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