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Crime
Woman Killed in Digboi Over Witchcraft Allegations, Three Women Arrested
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 04:46 PM
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In Digboi, Assam, a woman was reportedly killed after being accused of witchcraft. Police have detained three women in connection with the case.
Police in Digboi, Assam, confirmed that a woman was killed after she was accused of practicing witchcraft. The alleged victim was reportedly found dead in her residence, and local authorities say the killing was linked to the accusations.
Following the incident, the Assam Police detained three women who are suspected of being involved in the alleged witchcraft activities. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are reviewing evidence to determine the extent of the involvement of the detained individuals.
The case has drawn attention to the persistence of superstitious beliefs in some parts of the state, prompting calls from civil society groups for stricter enforcement of laws against violence rooted in such beliefs.
Following the incident, the Assam Police detained three women who are suspected of being involved in the alleged witchcraft activities. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are reviewing evidence to determine the extent of the involvement of the detained individuals.
The case has drawn attention to the persistence of superstitious beliefs in some parts of the state, prompting calls from civil society groups for stricter enforcement of laws against violence rooted in such beliefs.