From Karnataka comes the strange story of a man whose bizarre eating habit has left the internet stunned. Known locally as “Oil Kumar”, he reportedly survives not on rice, chapati or vegetables but on engine oil.
According to a viral Instagram post, Kumar, who is said to be from Shivamogga district, has followed this unusual diet for over three decades. Every day, he is believed to consume nearly seven to eight litres of engine oil, accompanied by cups of tea. While tea is an ordinary beverage, motor oil is a petroleum based product that is toxic and unsafe for humans.
The viral video shows people offering him regular food, which he declines. Instead, he is seen calmly drinking oil direct from bottle. Despite such a hazardous routine, the post claims Kumar has never been admitted to a hospital and has not suffered any serious health issues requiring medical attention.
Kumar himself attributes his survival to the blessings of lord Ayyappa, saying it would not have been possible without divine grace. Medical experts strongly disagree. Doctors warn that ingesting engine oil is extremely dangerous. Swallowing oi can damage internal organs, while aspirating it into the lungs can cause life threatening condition.