Bengaluru Incident: Man Dies in Firecracker Dare; Tragic Video Viral

It so happened that on the eve of Diwali at Bengaluru, there has been a tragic incidence involving the death of 32-year-old Shabarish. The video taken catches the view in total shock. Police report that the friends challenged Shabarish to sit on a box of firecrackers and lit up, promising him an autorickshaw in return for accepting the dare. As Shabarish was jobless, he thought that this was a good future opportunity and accepted the challenge. The group had been celebrating Diwali on October 31, reported to be drinking alcohol together.

In Bengaluru Incident Man Dies in Firecracker Dare

Footage from the CCTV camera in the area captures the moments when Shabarish's friends place him on the box of firecrackers and then move away. Moments later, the firecrackers ignite, and the box explodes, and Shabarish falls to the ground writhing in agony. The video captures him writhing in pain while his friends stand by, shocked at what is happening. Although his friends took him to the hospital, Shabarish died on November 2.

32-yr-old Shabarish d!ed after a box of #Crackers burst under his butt in #Konanakunte, South #Bengaluru. His friends had promised to buy him an autorickshaw if he won the challenge of sitting on a box of bursting crackers pic.twitter.com/30dW8GKqN2

— BNN Channel (@Bavazir_network) November 4, 2024

After the incident, six people were arrested by Konanakunte Police concerning Shabarish's death. They have been accused of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. DCP South Lokesh said that Shabarish accepted the challenge, being a risk-taker who wanted to gain the autorickshaw that his friends promised him to get back on track with his improvement.

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This tragic incident is a grim reminder of the dangers such reckless dares pose when alcohol and peer pressure enter the picture. Shabarish's death has already sparked debate over friends' responsibility and greater awareness of safety during celebrations.