In a tragic event in INDIA, five members of a family were beaten to death over witchcraft accusations. The brutal incident took place in Bihar, one of the poorest states in the country.
According to police, the accused believed the family was responsible for the recent death of a local boy. They blamed them for practising witchcraft. After attacking the victims, the perpetrators dumped their bodies into a nearby pond.
Three suspects have been arrested and have confessed to the crime. Among the victims were three women, including a 75-year-old elderly woman. Both the accused and the victims belong to the Oraon tribal community, native to Bihar.
Despite ongoing awareness campaigns, belief in witchcraft remains common in rural areas of INDIA, especially in isolated tribal communities. Such accusations often lead to violent acts, with women being the most frequent targets.
Authorities in INDIA have introduced laws aimed at reducing crimes related to superstition and witchcraft accusations. However, incidents like this reveal that violence linked to these beliefs still persists in some parts of the country.
The National Crime Records Bureau reports that more than 1,500 people—mostly women—were killed in INDIA from 2010 to 2021 due to witchcraft-related accusations. Many such accusations are used to settle personal disputes or to seize land and property.
This tragic case in Bihar highlights the urgent need for stronger education and legal protection to fight superstition-driven violence. It also calls for better enforcement of existing laws and more public awareness in rural communities across INDIA.
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