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Crime
Woman killed in Jharkhand over alleged witchcraft, two arrested
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 06:32 AM
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A woman was brutally beaten to death in Jharkhand after being accused of practicing witchcraft, and police have detained two suspects.
A woman in a Jharkhand village was bludgeoned to death after locals accused her of practicing witchcraft, according to police reports. The victim's body was discovered by relatives who called the authorities.
Police officials said two men were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the killing and are currently being interrogated. Both suspects have been presented before the local magistrate.
Incidents of violence linked to superstition continue to surface in parts of rural India, prompting state officials to urge communities to report such crimes and to strengthen legal action against mob lynching.
Police officials said two men were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the killing and are currently being interrogated. Both suspects have been presented before the local magistrate.
Incidents of violence linked to superstition continue to surface in parts of rural India, prompting state officials to urge communities to report such crimes and to strengthen legal action against mob lynching.