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Tribal Woman Lynched Over Witchcraft Claim in Birbhum, 5 Arrested
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Tribal Woman Lynched Over Witchcraft Allegation in Birbhum; 5 Arrested
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15-03-2026, 17:00
Tribal Woman Lynched Over Witchcraft Allegation in Birbhum; 5 Arrested
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70-year-old Churki Hembrom was hacked to death in West Bengal’s Birbhum district.
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The incident occurred over an alleged witchcraft accusation in the Belia tribal settlement at Rampurhat on Friday evening.
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She was attacked with a heavy object and a sharp weapon, dying at the scene.
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Five people, including prime accused Shibalal Kisku and his family members, have been arrested.
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Police recovered the weapon used in the murder, and the accused admitted to the crime; investigation is ongoing.
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