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Woman Hacked to Death Over Witchcraft Suspicion in Jharkhand, 1 Held

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News18•27-02-2026, 12:00

Woman Hacked to Death Over Witchcraft Suspicion in Jharkhand, 1 Held

•A 62-year-old woman, Mangari Devi, was allegedly hacked to death in Gumla district, Jharkhand.
•The incident occurred on Wednesday in Baghima Ambatoli village under Palkot Police Station limits.
•She was attacked with an axe by two men while on her way to a marriage ceremony.
•One accused was arrested on Thursday and admitted to killing Devi over suspicion of practicing witchcraft.
•The arrested individual claimed his mother and brother fell ill due to the victim's 'black magic'.

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