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Circus Performer Dies During Live Burial Stunt
A 27-year-old man named Deepak, who was part of a traditional circus troupe, died during a stunt in Haryana.
The stunt, called 'live Samadhi,' involved him being buried alive in a pit covered with soil.
Deepak had performed this stunt many times before, but this time it went wrong, and he suffocated.
He was rushed to the hospital, but doctors declared him dead.
The authorities are investigating the incident and have stated that such stunts are illegal.
Deepak's family, who are also performers, travel from village to village, performing various acts.
This tragic event has raised questions about the safety and legality of such traditional performances.
Eyewitnesses claimed that Deepak remained buried for nearly 36 hours, significantly longer than promised, and that his rescue was delayed until ₹7,100 was collected.
Deepak, a 27-year-old traditional circus performer, died during a live burial stunt in Haryana.
The stunt, 'live Samadhi,' involved being buried alive in a pit covered with soil.
Deepak was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead by doctors.
Authorities are investigating the incident and have stated that such stunts are illegal.
Deepak's family, who are also performers, travel from village to village, performing various acts.
- Who
- Deepak, a 27-year-old traditional circus performer
- What
- Deepak died during a live burial stunt
- Where
- Khori Kalan village, Taoru subdivision, Nuh district, Haryana
- When
- July 23
- Why
- The stunt went wrong, leading to Deepak's suffocation
Traditional Performers
Authorities
Legality of Stunts
Traditional Performers
Traditional performers argue that such stunts are part of their cultural heritage and should be allowed with proper safety measures.
Authorities
Authorities state that such stunts are illegal and pose significant risks to performers' lives.
Key facts
- Name
- Deepak
- Age
- 27
- Occupation
- Traditional circus performer
- Location
- Khori Kalan village, Taoru subdivision, Nuh district, Haryana
- Date of Incident
- July 23
- Cause of Death
- Suffocation
- Stunt Name
- Live Samadhi
- Duration Buried
- 36 hours
- Rescue Condition
- Rescue delayed until ₹7,100 was collected
Quotes
Inspector Rajesh Kumar
Senior Home Officer, Tauru Sadar Police Station
“"Preliminary investigations suggest suffocation under the soil as the likely cause, but the final picture will only become clear after the post-mortem report is received"”
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“"such stunts are illegal and the administration would examine how such a life‑threatening event was organised without permission"”
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