Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A unique incident took place at Ratlam Medical College when dozens of villagers arrived beating drums and plates to retrieve the “soul” of a man who had died three months earlier. The sudden ritual drew attention from patients, staff and attendants.

Reports said members of the tribal community from Jhawani Jhoria village entered the premises carrying puja material and musical instruments.

The group included men playing drums and plates, women singing, one woman carrying a stone in a wooden basket on her head and a man holding a sword. One man in the group had blood on his head. Read Also Orchha Itinerary: From Ram Raja Palace To Special Bundelkhandi Cuisine... Experience The Best Of...

The deceased, 35-year-old Shantilal Jhoria, had died at the medical colle

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