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Crime
83-Year-Old Murdered in Mandla Village; Police Probe Possible Witchcraft Motive
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 06:35 PM
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In Mandla's Bhainswah village, 83‑year‑old Sohan Singh Sarote was found dead, stabbed with a sharp weapon. Police suspect a possible witch‑craft dispute linked to alleged wrongdoing.
Police in Mandla have confirmed the murder of 83‑year‑old Sohan Singh Sarote in Bhainswah village. The victim’s body was discovered in a room, covered in blood, with a sharp weapon used as the murder instrument.
Investigators say the deceased was allegedly involved in wrongdoing, which may have prompted the attack. The police are probing a possible witch‑craft dispute that could have motivated the killing.
Local residents report that the incident has caused distress in the community, and authorities have called for calm while the investigation proceeds. The case is currently classified as a homicide, and the police are collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.
No arrests have been made yet, but the investigation is ongoing. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward to aid in solving the case.
Investigators say the deceased was allegedly involved in wrongdoing, which may have prompted the attack. The police are probing a possible witch‑craft dispute that could have motivated the killing.
Local residents report that the incident has caused distress in the community, and authorities have called for calm while the investigation proceeds. The case is currently classified as a homicide, and the police are collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.
No arrests have been made yet, but the investigation is ongoing. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward to aid in solving the case.