A migrant worker from West Bengal was rescued from a drain in Kozhikode, Kerala, on June 6 after being stuck for several days.
The man claimed he was trapped by a magician, sparking suspicion and mystery among officials.
A passerby first spotted the man's hand in a drain opening, prompting a rescue effort by fire force personnel.
After being pulled out, the man said he had been trapped for days, with no clear entry point or explanation for his situation.
Officials are still puzzled by the circumstances surrounding the man's rescue.