Gujarat Man Charged with Killing Two Minor Brothers Over Land Dispute and Black‑Magic Claim

Police in Gujarat said a resident was taken into custody after two boys, both under the age of 12, were found dead in a rural area. The investigation points to a long‑standing land dispute between the accused and the victims' family, which escalated when the accused alleged the children were involved in black‑magic rituals.
The victims' bodies were discovered by a neighbor who alerted authorities. Forensic teams confirmed the cause of death as blunt‑force injuries, and a search of the accused’s home yielded items that investigators say could be linked to occult practices.
Local officials have warned that personal disputes turning violent remain a concern in the region. The accused has been charged under sections of the Indian Penal Code relating to murder and is being held pending trial.
The case has drawn attention to the intersection of property conflicts and superstitious beliefs in some rural communities, prompting calls for greater awareness and conflict‑resolution mechanisms.