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Witchcraft Accusation Leads to Brutal Village Murder
24 Oct
Summary
- A 46-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by four men.
- The attack was fueled by suspicion of practicing witchcraft.
- Police are investigating and have detained two suspects.
A devastating incident occurred in Koljomro village, West Singhbhum district, where a 46-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death. The victim, identified as Rendai Sumbrai, was reportedly attacked by four men while sleeping alone in her home.
Police stated the motive appears to be suspicion of witchcraft, with investigators believing superstition fueled the violence. One of the accused allegedly harbored this belief due to his wife's recent illness.
Authorities were alerted by the family who discovered the body early Saturday morning. Karaikela police have initiated raids and detained two persons for questioning as part of their ongoing probe into the fatal assault.
