Odisha

Three Arrested For Torturing Family On Suspicion Of Practising Witchcraft In Nabarangpur

Nabarangpur: Police on Tuesday arrested three persons for allegedly torturing three members of a family on suspicion of practising witchcraft at Nuagada village under Baghasiuni Panchayat in Nabarangpur district.

The arrested persons have been identified as Ghanu Jani, Pada Jani and Purushati Jani. They tortured Banamali Jani, his wife and daughter.

According to sources, some cows, goats and sheep died in the villages some days back and the villagers blamed Banamali and his family members for it.

Five persons barged into Banamali’s house  at 11 am on Monday and forcefully put hot cow dung water on the hands of the three family members.

They sustained burn injuries and were sent to a nearby hospital.

A case in this regard has been registered in Nabarangpur police station.

OB Bureau

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