A 25-year-old man has died in India after reportedly using a high-strength industrial adhesive in place of a condom during a sexual encounter, in a case that has triggered a police investigation and forensic examination.
The deceased, identified as Salman Mirza, is said to have applied an ultra-strong epoxy resin to his genital area during intercourse with his partner. Authorities also noted the presence of an unidentified green substance in his abdomen during medical examination.
Reports indicate that the incident occurred in 2021 at the Amber Hotel in Ahmedabad, located in India’s western Gujarat state. The couple had allegedly been inhaling adhesive fumes for recreational purposes before deciding to use the substance during sex while under the influence of drugs.
According to the Times of India, the pair engaged in sexual activity after consuming intoxicants. The report stated: “Since they did not have any protection, they decided to apply the adhesive on his private parts to ensure that she does not get pregnant,” the newspaper disclosed.
Law enforcement sources and acquaintances of the deceased claimed that Salman had brought the adhesive with him, as both individuals were reportedly habitual users of its fumes. He was later found unconscious in shrubbery outside the hotel by an acquaintance and was rushed to a medical facility, where he was pronounced dead shortly after.
Following the incident, Salman’s family accused his former partner of being responsible for applying the adhesive and filed a murder complaint with the police. Investigators have since sent samples for forensic testing while an autopsy remains ongoing.
Authorities have stated that the preliminary determination lists “multiple organ failure” as the cause of death, though the exact circumstances are still under review.
Police said: “We have availed the first forensic report of Salman Mirza who died on June 25 in mysterious circumstances. But we haven’t yet been able to ascertain the exact cause of his death.
“The two had reportedly gone to the hotel with another woman in an autorickshaw on June 22. We checked CCTV footage and found Mirza and his girlfriend entering the hotel. He was found unconscious the next day.”
In a related context, Forbes cited guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which outlines approved contraceptive methods and categories, including intrauterine devices, hormonal options, barrier methods, emergency contraception, and permanent solutions. The agency emphasized: “Note that ‘glue privates shut’ is not one of the methods listed.”
