Nishu Deshwal, 22, from Kurar village in Panipat was an internationally-recognized tractor stuntman known on social media as ‘Tochan King’ with 13 lakh subscribers on YouTube and 7.15 lakh followers on Instagram. On Monday evening while performing with his tractor by lifting it on its rear tyres for lift off performance it lost balance and overturned, trapping Nishu between its steering wheel and seat where he perished instantly.
The tractor has long been an icon of national pride among Indian simulation gaming communities, as its detailed graphics, realistic design, and versatile functionality has made it popular with players.
