Youth chops off his tongue

Barabanki (UP), June 26: Driven by superstition, a youth chopped off his tongue at a temple in Katra area of the city, police said here today.

Kamlesh, 25, cut his tongue before the idol of a deity at Bhuinyare temple in Obari colony after offering prayers last evening, they said.

Kamlesh was admitted to a hospital and his condition was stated to be stable, police said.

–Agencies