A 25-year-old man died after reportedly using strong glue as a substitute for a condom during sex.
Salman Mirza, from Gujarat in India, allegedly used epoxy adhesive while with his girlfriend at a hotel.
The couple checked into a hotel in Ahmedabad on June 22. Police said they did not have a condom with them at the time. Investigators believe the adhesive was used in an attempt to prevent pregnancy.
Police said Mirza and his former fiancée had also been using drugs. Officers said they had brought the adhesive because they sometimes inhaled it with whitener. The mixture was reportedly used by the pair to get a high.
“Several witnesses said that Mirza along with his former fiancée, both of whom were addicted to drugs, had gone to a hotel in Juhapura,” a senior police officer said.
“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.
“They were carrying the adhesive as they occasionally used it with whitener to inhale the mixture for a kick.”
Mirza was found unconscious the next day
Mirza was found unconscious near the hotel the following day. A friend, Firoz Shaikh, discovered him near an apartment complex and took him home. His condition then worsened, and he was taken to Sola Civil Hospital.
Mirza later died at the hospital after suffering multiple organ failure. Police said the adhesive may have damaged his organs and contributed to his death. Officers also considered whether drug use played a role in the incident.
“Unfortunately, the adhesive damaged Salman’s organs and he died from multiple organ failure,” a police officer said.
Mirza’s relatives called for an inquiry into his death after the incident. His family said they believed his organ failure may have been linked to drug use. They also suggested his girlfriend may have been involved in the use of the glue.
Deputy Police Commissioner Premsukh Delu said samples had been sent for forensic testing. He said investigators were waiting for the results before drawing final conclusions. Police continued examining the circumstances around Mirza’s death.
Officials awaited forensic test results
“We are waiting for the report on the deceased’s viscera sample that has been sent for forensic examination,” Delu said.
Authorities said the case showed the danger of misusing household or industrial products. Epoxy adhesive is normally used to bond materials such as metal, glass, wood and plastic. It is not intended for use on the human body.
Health officials have warned against using household objects as substitutes for condoms. Items such as plastic wrap, sandwich bags, balloons and foil can cause injuries or infections. They can also fail to protect against pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections.
Mirza’s death drew wider attention because of the unusual and fatal circumstances. Police said the investigation remained dependent on the forensic findings. The case also raised concerns about drug use and access to reliable sex education.
