12 Sentenced to Life for Murdering Father and Son Over Witchcraft Allegations in Odisha

The Odisha court sentenced 12 men to life imprisonment for the murder of a father and his son, concluding that the killings were driven by accusations of witchcraft. The accused were found guilty of murder and conspiracy, with the judge citing the brutality of the crime and the lack of any legal justification. The victims, a father and his son, were reportedly targeted after being accused of practicing witchcraft by members of the community, leading to a violent confrontation. The sentencing underscores the judiciary's stance against crimes rooted in superstition, warning that such acts will not be tolerated.