A Muharram procession in Bihar's Nalanda turned tragic for 60-year-old Mohammed Sayum as he accidentally beheaded himself while showing off his swordsmanship, Aaj Tak has reported .

The incidence happened in the Lehri police station region near Sogra college on Wednesday (11 September) and following the accident Sayum died on the spot. The police have registered a case in the matter and have now begun their investigation.

As per the report, a large weapon wielding crowd had gathered in the Muharram procession when Sayum decided to show off his swordsmanship when the weapon accidentally struck his neck.

He was rushed to a nearby hospital but the doctors declared him dead on arrival. The cause of death was determined to be an excessive loss of blood.