Keonjhar: A man reportedly severed his tongue on the premises of Ghatagaon Maa Tarini temple in Keonjhar district on Tuesday evening.
The man has been identified as Bijay Pradhan of Ganjam district.
As per reports, Pradhan was seen cutting his tongue with a sharp blade during the evening prayer on the temple premises. He was admitted to the Ghatagaon Hospital in critical condition.
It is said that the man took such a step to probably get his wish fulfilled.