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Three family members detained in Chhattisgarh double murder linked to witchcraft suspicion
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 05:16 AM
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Police in Chhattisgarh have detained three members of the same family in connection with a double homicide that authorities say may be motivated by witchcraft allegations.
Police in Chhattisgarh arrested three members of a single family after a double murder shocked the local community. The two victims were found dead under circumstances that prompted investigators to explore unusual motives.
Authorities said that rumours of witchcraft and alleged sorcery in the area influenced their line of inquiry. Local folklore often associates unexplained deaths with supernatural practices, and the police indicated that such beliefs were considered while gathering evidence.
The three detained individuals, all related, are being held for questioning as the investigation continues. Officials have not disclosed further details about the victims or the exact location of the crime, but they confirmed that the case is being treated as a serious criminal matter under the state’s law enforcement agencies.
The police have urged the public to refrain from speculation and to allow the legal process to unfold, emphasizing that any accusations of witchcraft will be examined within the framework of criminal law.
Authorities said that rumours of witchcraft and alleged sorcery in the area influenced their line of inquiry. Local folklore often associates unexplained deaths with supernatural practices, and the police indicated that such beliefs were considered while gathering evidence.
The three detained individuals, all related, are being held for questioning as the investigation continues. Officials have not disclosed further details about the victims or the exact location of the crime, but they confirmed that the case is being treated as a serious criminal matter under the state’s law enforcement agencies.
The police have urged the public to refrain from speculation and to allow the legal process to unfold, emphasizing that any accusations of witchcraft will be examined within the framework of criminal law.