US EditionBihar Shocker: Five Members of a Family Burnt Alive, Black Magic Suspected; Cops Recover Charred Bodies in Purnea
TETGAMA VILLAGE, PURNIA DISTRICT, BIHAR, INDIA, JUL 7 – Five family members were beaten and burned alive over witchcraft accusations linked to local deaths, with one arrest made and investigations ongoing, police said.
- Five members of a family were beaten and burned alive on July 6, 2025, in Tetgama village, Purnia district, Bihar, on suspicion of witchcraft.
- The killings occurred following the passing of a child from Ramdev Oraon's family during a local exorcism ritual and are believed to be connected to conflicts involving traditional healing methods.
- Police arrested three persons including Nakul Oraon, who is accused of instigating the attack, and are conducting raids to find additional suspects possibly involved.
- Authorities recovered all five charred bodies on July 7, 2025, and are investigating whether the victims were burned alive or after death.
- The incident sparked political condemnation highlighting lawlessness and insecurity for marginalized groups in Bihar amid ongoing concerns about state safety.
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