Witchcraft Suspicion Leads to Brutal Mob Killing in Odisha
A 35-year-old man was brutally killed by a mob in Odisha's Gajapati district, suspected of practicing witchcraft. Villagers blamed him for a woman's recent death, leading to the violent incident. Police have detained 14 villagers for interrogation. The victim’s body was retrieved from a dam.
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In a disturbing incident, a 35-year-old man was killed by villagers in Odisha's Gajapati district, accused of witchcraft. The brutal murder saw the mob cutting off his private part before discarding his body in a dam.
The incident occurred in Malasapadar village, underlines the deep-rooted beliefs in witchcraft still prevalent in some regions. Police have detained 14 villagers for questioning related to the lynching.
The victim, identified as Gopal, returned to his village to care for his livestock when he was attacked. Authorities are probing the case, raising concerns about vigilante actions rooted in superstition.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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