Odisha's Mayurbhanj: Tribal Woman Murdered Over Witchcraft Suspicion

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Tribal Woman Hacked to Death in Odisha Over Witchcraft Suspicion

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News18•01-03-2026, 11:15

Tribal Woman Hacked to Death in Odisha Over Witchcraft Suspicion

•A 62-year-old tribal woman, Joba Tudu, was allegedly hacked to death in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district.
•The accused, Jugu Marandi (26), suspected Tudu of practicing witchcraft, which he believed caused his father's ailments.
•The incident occurred in Kumbhirda village under Bahalda Police Station on Friday night while Tudu was sleeping.
•Jugu Marandi surrendered to the police after committing the crime.
•Police arrested the accused, and the body was handed over to the family after autopsy.

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