MYSORE: A 29-year-old man consumes 3-4 litres of crude oil or engine oil per day and eats newspaper ash for over 18 years.
Kumar (29), a native of Chikkamagalur district, was abandoned by his parents at a young age and spent much of his days on the streets.
Hunger forced him to consume petroleum products like crude and engine oil from vehicles near garages and bus stops.
He came looking for a job was in Mandya going round and showing interest to join construction firms.
However, the public surprised by the habit of Kumar rounded him in Silver Jubilee park , Mandya.
Kumar started eating newspaper ash in the park.
The public relaxing at the park reached him and offered money to have food at a near by hotel.
However, he politely refused to accept money for food as he vomits when ever he tries to have food.
The public raised money for him and helped him to return to his native village.
He said that poverty and hunger forced him to depend on consuming minimum of one litre oil for every meal.