Man Dies After Bomb Disguised as Indian Sweet Explodes in Mouth
A man in India died after a bomb hidden inside a traditional sweet exploded in his mouth, prompting police investigation into the deadly disguise.
POLICY WIRE — City, Country — A man accepted what he believed to be a customary Indian confection, only for the treat to contain an explosive device that detonated upon consumption.
The concealed bomb, crudely fashioned to resemble a popular sweet or dumpling, burst in his mouth, inflicting fatal injuries.
Emergency responders arrived promptly, but the victim succumbed to the blast either on scene or shortly thereafter at a medical facility.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine how the lethal disguise was assembled and who supplied the bomb.
Police have not released details about a possible motive or any suspects, emphasizing that the incident remains under active inquiry.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)