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Circus Performer Dies During Live Burial Stunt

Circus Performer Dies During Live Burial Stunt
27-Year-Old Bicycle Circus Performer Dies During 'Live Burial' Stunt In Haryana's Nuh · freepressjournal.in

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.

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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