India, Aug. 8 -- A man in West Bengal bit off a portion of another person's ear, alleging he lent him money. The incident took place in the Hingalganj town, when Govinda Mandal, the owner of a poultry shop, was engaged in a heated altercation with one Himadri Barman over money.

According to an India Today report, Govinda alleged that Himadri owed him money, and the two got involved in an argument. What started as a verbal exchange soon turned violent, and Govinda grabbed Himadri, biting off a portion of his ear and throwing it away.

Himadri was rushed to a hospital by locals, who spotted him profusely bleeding on the road.

"We informed the authorities and ensured Mandal was handed over to the police. The law must take its course, and t...