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Crime
Telangana Man Arrested for Setting Mother Ablaze Over Black‑Magic Suspicions
✍️ The Statesman
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 09:03 AM
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Police in Telangana detained a man after he set his mother on fire, alleging she practiced black magic.
Police in Telangana took a man into custody after he allegedly set his own mother on fire, claiming she was involved in black‑magic practices. The incident was reported from a residential locality in the state, where neighbours heard cries and saw flames emanating from the house.
Local authorities arrived at the scene, rescued the victim and provided emergency medical assistance before transporting her to a nearby hospital. The suspect was arrested on the spot and is being held for further investigation.
Investigators said they will examine the motives behind the act and determine whether any other family members were involved, while the case will be processed under sections of the Indian Penal Code dealing with murder and cruelty.
Local authorities arrived at the scene, rescued the victim and provided emergency medical assistance before transporting her to a nearby hospital. The suspect was arrested on the spot and is being held for further investigation.
Investigators said they will examine the motives behind the act and determine whether any other family members were involved, while the case will be processed under sections of the Indian Penal Code dealing with murder and cruelty.