Published 2 months ago • Mayurbhanj, India • Updated 2 months ago

Tribal couple killed over suspicion of practicing witchcraft in Mayurbhanj - OrissaPOST

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Baripada: A tribal couple was allegedly axed to death on the suspicion of practising witchcraft in a village in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, police said Tuesday. The incident took place Monday night at Kitabeda village in the district. The deceased were identified as Debendra Naik (48) and his wife Champa Naik (45). Police have arrested one person in connection with the killing and registered a murder case, an officer said.

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Couple killed over witchcraft suspicion in Mayurbhanj

Baripada: In a ghastly incident, a couple was hacked to death today at Kitabeda village under Bisoi police station limits in Mayurbhanj district for allegedly practising sorcery. The deceased have been identified as Debendra Nayak (70) and his wife Champa (48). The father and son of one Ajay Nayak (23) were reportedly falling sick frequently. Due to this, Ajay had been suspecting the couple of practicing witchcraft and planned to eliminate them.…

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