Man claims to have had no food or drink for 70 years
Indian military scientists are studying an 82-year-old who claims he has not had any food or drink for 70 years.

Man claims to have had no food or drink for 70 years - Telegraph

By Dean Nelson in New Delhi
Published: 11:02PM BST 28 Apr 2010
Indian military scientists are studying an 82-year-old who claims he has not had any food or drink for 70 years.



Indian patient Prahlad Jani (Mataji), who claims he has survived without food and water for more than seven decades Photo: AFP

Prahlad Jani is being held in isolation in a hospital in Ahmedabad, Gurjarat, where he is being closely monitored by India's defence research organization, who believe he may have a genuine quality which could help save lives.