In a tragic and bizarre turn of events, a 35-year-old man from Chhindkalo village in Ambikapur district, Chhattisgarh, died after swallowing a live chick in an attempt to address his infertility. The incident has shocked both locals and medical professionals.
Anand Yadav, who had been struggling with infertility for years, collapsed at home shortly after taking a shower. Family members rushed him to the hospital, but despite immediate medical intervention, he was pronounced dead. Initially, doctors were unsure of the cause of his sudden death.
However, during the autopsy, a startling discovery was made. When doctors performed an incision in Yadav’s throat, they found a live chick, measuring approximately 20 cm, lodged in his windpipe. The bird was initially alive but later succumbed to its injuries. Dr. Santu Bag, the doctor who conducted the postmortem, speculated that the chick had obstructed both Yadav’s airway and his esophagus, leading to asphyxiation.
“This is the first time in my career, having conducted over 15,000 postmortems, that I’ve encountered something like this. We were all shocked by the discovery,” Dr. Bag stated.
The case has sparked widespread speculation in the local community, with many believing that superstitions may have led to Yadav’s desperate and fatal action. According to reports, Yadav and his wife had been married for several years without success in having children. In his desperation, Yadav reportedly sought help from a local “tantrik,” a mystic healer associated with occult practices. It is believed that under the guidance of this healer, Yadav performed a fertility ritual that involved swallowing the live chick.
The case is currently under investigation by local police, though Yadav’s family has not yet publicly commented. The incident has since gained widespread attention, even sparking heated discussions online, particularly among Chinese netizens. One online comment read, “Ignorance kills! One should believe in science and not fall for scammers,” while another suggested, “Even if he had eaten a chicken fetus, a popular Chinese dish, it would have been much safer.”
The story has shed light on the ongoing challenges surrounding infertility in India, where approximately 27.5 million people suffer from the condition, with male factor infertility contributing to 40 to 50 percent of cases, according to the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction. Experts point to factors such as stress, unhealthy lifestyles, and environmental factors as key contributors. Conventional treatments for infertility include medications, surgical interventions, and assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF).
This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of unproven, superstitious practices and highlights the importance of seeking medical advice from qualified professionals when facing health challenges.
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