Tragic Witchcraft Allegations Lead to Triple Homicide in Jharkhand

A tribal family in Godda, Jharkhand was killed by relatives over witchcraft suspicions. The victims, a couple and their minor son, were allegedly hacked to death. Three individuals have been arrested. The investigation is ongoing as police seek to uncover further details about this tragic incident.

A tragic incident unfolded in Jharkhand's Godda district when a tribal couple and their minor son were brutally killed. The police allege that the family was attacked by relatives over suspicions of practicing witchcraft.

According to Godda Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ashok Ravidas, the horrifying attack occurred in Danga Tola under Deodanr police's jurisdiction. Preliminary investigations indicate that accusations of witchcraft led to the family's murder. The police have arrested three individuals in connection with the case.

Deodanr police station officer-in-charge Amit Marki confirmed that the victims were identified as Darbari Murmu (55) and his wife Maki Baski (50), along with their 12-year-old son. As the investigation continues, the police have recovered the murder weapon and sent the bodies for post-mortem examination at Sadar Hospital in Godda.

(With inputs from agencies.)