8-year-old strangled in Jharkhand human sacrifice, staged as sexual assault

Authorities in Jharkhand have confirmed that an eight‑year‑old child was discovered dead after being strangled. Police investigations indicate that the killing was part of a ritual human sacrifice, which was later presented to appear as a sexual assault. Investigators are probing the motives behind the ritual and are seeking any individuals who may have facilitated or participated in the act. The case, reported by India Today, has drawn widespread condemnation and heightened concerns about occult practices in the region.