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Witch Hunt Horror: Man Killed Defending Family
30 May
Summary
- A man was fatally assaulted by a mob accusing his wife of witchcraft.
- His two sons were also injured while trying to protect their parents.
- Police arrested 12 suspects, including four women, within an hour.
In the village of Gadivankada, Sabarkantha district, a tragic event unfolded due to superstition and crowd psychology. Manu Ramji Damor lost his life when he intervened to protect his wife from a mob that had accused her of being a witch. The situation escalated rapidly as villagers forcefully entered the family's premises.
Manu's two sons also suffered injuries while attempting to shield their parents from the violent assault. The attackers used sharp weapons, inflicting fatal wounds on Manu. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Chitoda police acted swiftly, registering a case of rioting with murder. Within an hour, aided by the Local Crime Branch, 12 suspects, including four women, were apprehended. The arrested individuals have been identified to aid the ongoing investigation into this devastating witch-hunt.
