Couple, son ‘hacked’ to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand’s Palamu
Palamu: A couple and their 18-year-old son were hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand’s Palamu.
According to Kashmir Media Service, their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house today (Sunday) in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told the media.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
