Sacrificial Ritual Arrest: Shocking Turn in Hazaribagh Murder Case

In Kusumbha village, authorities arrested a teenage girl's mother, an occult practitioner, and another man following a sacrificial ritual resulting in her death. The horrific incident drew immediate legal attention, with the Jharkhand High Court initiating action based on media reports.

The chilling report from Kusumbha village in Hazaribagh details a sacrificial murder involving a teenager. Her 35-year-old mother, Reshmi Devi, the occultist Shanti Devi, and accomplice Bhim Ram have been arrested, as announced by Superintendent of Police Anjani Anjan in a late-night press conference.

According to police, the ritual was performed based on guidance from an occult practitioner to cure Reshmi Devi's ailing son. The horrific event unfolded during the Ram Navami festival, where the girl was strangled, and her body desecrated before being buried.

The High Court's attention was drawn to the incident, prompting immediate judicial intervention. Meanwhile, political tensions flared as the BJP organized a protest, demanding justice. Earlier, attempts to mislead investigations were thwarted as the truth emerged.

(With inputs from agencies.)