Bihar Woman Witchcraft Suspicions: A 52-year-old woman has died after her neighbours allegedly beat her over claims that she practised witchcraft in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar. The incident took place on Sunday, October 11, in the Kachhi Pakki police outpost area. Police said the woman was attacked with sticks and later died while receiving treatment at a private hospital.
Woman Dies During Treatment After Brutal Attack
According to police, the woman was first taken to Sadar Hospital after the attack. Doctors then referred her to Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) for further treatment. However, her family took her to a private hospital in the city, where she died.
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DSP (Cyber) Himanshu Kumar, who is currently in charge of SDPO Town-2, said police reached the spot after learning about the incident.
“Police received information about the alleged murder of a woman over accusations of practising witchcraft. Officials immediately visited the spot,” he told PTI.
Family and Villagers Protest Outside Accused’s House
After the woman’s death, her family members and local villagers placed her body outside the house of the main accused. They held a protest and demanded justice for the victim. Police officers later arrived to speak with the family and calm the situation.
The woman’s body was sent for a post-mortem examination. Police also tried to record her son’s statement, but he said he’d submit a written complaint later. Kumar said an FIR would be registered after the complaint was received.
Police Begin Investigation Into the Case
A forensic science laboratory (FSL) team visited the scene and examined the area. Police are looking into the case and trying to find out what happened during the attack.
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The incident has again brought attention to violence linked to witchcraft accusations. Bihar passed the Prevention of Witch (Daain) Practices Act in 1999 to prevent such practices and the abuse of women accused of witchcraft. Despite the law, such accusations can still put women’s lives at risk.
