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Crime
61-Year-Old Man Hacked to Death in Jharkhand Village Over Witchcraft Rumors
✍️ NDTV
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 04:33 AM
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A 61‑year‑old man was brutally hacked to death in a Jharkhand village after villagers accused him of witchcraft. Police have opened a case and are investigating the motive.
A 61‑year‑old man was found dead in a Jharkhand village after a group of villagers allegedly hacked him to death over accusations of witchcraft. The incident took place in the evening, and the victim’s body was discovered by nearby residents.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the discovery and have registered a case under the Indian Penal Code for murder. Investigators are collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the motive and identify the perpetrators.
Accusations of witchcraft have historically led to violence in some rural parts of India, with community members sometimes taking matters into their own hands. Authorities have warned against such vigilantism and emphasized the need for legal recourse.
The case is currently under investigation, and the police have urged anyone with information to come forward. The incident has sparked concern among local leaders about the prevalence of superstition‑based violence in the region.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the discovery and have registered a case under the Indian Penal Code for murder. Investigators are collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to determine the motive and identify the perpetrators.
Accusations of witchcraft have historically led to violence in some rural parts of India, with community members sometimes taking matters into their own hands. Authorities have warned against such vigilantism and emphasized the need for legal recourse.
The case is currently under investigation, and the police have urged anyone with information to come forward. The incident has sparked concern among local leaders about the prevalence of superstition‑based violence in the region.