A crazed man who was declared dead by the Indian government went on a violent crime spree — stabbing three people — all to prove that he is, in fact, alive, according to reports.
Baburam Bhil, a resident of the Mithora village in Balotra in northwest India, received a death certificate from the government in his own name and thought his property was going to be seized, according to Indian outlet News 18.
He tried to correct it, however in a last ditch effort to get the government’s attention to show he was alive, he allegedly decided to launch an attack at a local school, taking hostages and stabbing several people.
Bhil entered the Chuli Bera Dharana School of Balotra on July 19 allegedly armed with a knife and a bottle of gasoline.
He allegedly took students and teachers hostages, and stabbed two school staffers and a parent, according to local reports.
Acting Headmaster Hardayal and teacher Suresh Kumar sustained serious injuries in the attack, WION reported. All those injured were taken to a hospital in Jodhpur.
Bhil was taken into custody by authorities.
He told police that after receiving his death notice he believed that the government was going to take his property.
To prove he was still alive, he planned the attack at the school so he would be back in government records upon his arrest.
He had previously committed several other crimes in an attempt to be arrested, 18 News said, although the nature of those crimes was unclear.
The incident remains under investigation.