Hardoi Horror: Teen Girl Brutally Beaten, Sickle on Neck in Exorcism Ritual; Video Viral

• A 13-year-old girl in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, was subjected to inhumane torture by a self-proclaimed tantric and his sons in the name of exorcism.
• A viral video shows the accused, Parmeshwardeen Sharma, dragging and beating the girl by her braid, and threatening her with a sickle on her neck.
• His sons, Manjesh and Sanjesh, also participated, hitting the girl with slaps and punches while her mother was threatened and chased away.
• The victim sustained serious injuries and is in deep shock; the incident has sparked outrage after the video went viral.
• Police have registered a case against Parmeshwardeen and his two sons based on the mother's complaint and are conducting raids to arrest them.

Key Questions Answered

What legal action will Hardoi police take against the accused?

Hardoi police have registered a case against the accused and are investigating the matter.

How can communities prevent such superstitious practices?

Communities can prevent superstitious practices through education and awareness, as highlighted by incidents of human sacrifice driven by superstition.