Guwahati: In a shocking incident, a man died after attempting to swallow a live Eel fish in Bajali district of Assam on Thursday.
The deceased has been identified as Pankaj Roy who was resident of Joytinagar in Pathsala town.
According to reports, Roy allegedly tried to swallow the live fish as part of a ruse, however, it got stuck in his throat and had problems breathing.
Following the incident, family members immediately rushed him to Swahid Madan Rawta Sub Divisional Civil Hospital at Pathsala.
After initial treatment, he was referred to Barpeta Medical College Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.