India: He thought he received a candy from his neighbor - and then a deadly explosion occurred

Rajendra Barotia, 35, from Madhya Pradesh state, received a traditional Indian sweet from his neighbor - but when he bit into it, a powerful explosion occurred. He was taken to the hospital and died from his wounds, and police are investigating whether it was an assassination attempt over a personal dispute.

An unusual tragedy in central India: Rajendra Barotia, 35, from Madhya Pradesh state, was killed after biting into an improvised explosive device disguised as a traditional sweet. The incident occurred on Tuesday last week in a village in Dindori district. According to a report in the Indian newspaper Dainik Jagran, Barotia's neighbor, Ram Bhagat Barotia, presented the item to him, presenting it as an Indian sweet known as "Rasgulla." Immediately after Barotia put it in his mouth and bit into it, a powerful explosion occurred. Barotia was taken to the hospital in serious condition and died from his wounds. The deceased's wife claimed the item was an explosive device used for hunting animals. Police arrested two suspects, including the neighbor, and are investigating whether it was an assassination attempt over a personal dispute.