Woman Hacked to Death on Suspicion of Witchcraft in Jharkhand; One Arrested

Ranchi: A shocking incident of alleged witchcraft-related violence has been reported from Jharkhand, where a woman was brutally hacked to death by two men who suspected her of practising witchcraft, police said.

The incident occurred on Wednesday in Baghima Ambatoli village under the jurisdiction of Palkot Police Station. According to police officials, the attackers targeted the woman after accusing her of being involved in witchcraft activities.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused confronted the woman and attacked her with a sharp weapon, leaving her severely injured. She succumbed to her injuries on the spot before any medical help could arrive.

After receiving information about the incident, police teams rushed to the village and began an investigation. One of the accused has been arrested, while efforts are underway to trace and apprehend the second suspect involved in the attack.

Officials said the victim’s body has been sent for post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Police have registered a case of murder and are questioning local residents to gather more details about the incident.

Authorities noted that superstition and witchcraft-related accusations still lead to violent incidents in some rural areas. Police have urged villagers to report disputes or suspicions to authorities rather than resorting to violence.

Further investigation is currently underway, and police have assured strict action against those responsible for the crime.