As many as 150 men were made to dip their hand in burning oil in Rajasthan to nail the culprit who had stolen foodgrain.
According to media reports, following a theft in a school in Ranpur, 300 km from here, a local panchayat in Pratapgarh ordered the suspects to dip their hands in burning oil. 82 kg of rice was stolen.
Agni Pariksha (test by fire) finds reference in Hindu mythology.
A huge tumbler of hot oil was placed near a river and the villagers aged between 16 and 35 were asked to find a ring in it.
It was believed that the culprits entire elbow will be burnt and hence he would be caught. However, the exercise was a big failure.
Police went to the village along with a medical team and treated the victims.
Three officials, including police station in-charge of Devgarh, have been suspended in this connection.
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