Govt declared him dead. So, this Indian man committed crime to prove himself alive

The Indiangovernment killed him on paper and that's how a criminal was born. As dramatic as it may sound, it turned out to be the reality in the north Indian state of Rajasthan. As per reports, adeath certificate was issued for Baburam Bhil from Mithora village in Balotra district though he was still alive. He reportedly left no stone unturned to get the error corrected, but to no avail.

He was desperate to get the government's attention, and that's how the idea of becoming a criminal crept into his mind.

On July 19, he took a knife and a petrol bottle and decided to terrorise a local school.

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After entering the Chuli Bera Dharana School, he stabbed two teachers and attacked a parent. According to a police statement, the man reportedly also took some students and teachers hostage.

Acting Headmaster Hardayal and teacher Suresh Kumar sustained serious injuries in the attack.

Soon, police were called. The officers reached the spot and arrestedBhil. Meanwhile, the injured persons were sent to a hospital in Jodhpur for treatment.

Upon being interrogated, Bhil made a shocking revelation.

He said his death certificate had been issued, and so he feared that his property would soon be confiscated by the government.

Bhil wanted to give proof of his being alive and thus committed the crime so that he gets booked and the entry of his arrest in police records proves that he is alive.

The police are still conducting an investigation into his claims.

Notably, such reports are not uncommon in India.

In November last year, a 70-year-old man was seen roaming in Agra with a placard reading 'I'm alive' after hisdeath certificate was issued.

Dinanath Yadav then appearedbefore the Agra District Magistrate office and claimed he was declared dead in March bythe employees at the office of Agra's Chief Development Officer (CDO).

(With inputs from agencies)