In Purnia district of Bihar, India, five members of a single family, including three women and two men, were brutally beaten and burnt alive by villagers who accused them of practicing witchcraft. The incident occurred in the village of Tetgama following the death of a boy during a ritualistic healing attempt, which sparked suspicions of black magic. Police have arrested three suspects, including the village head, and an investigation is ongoing. The victims' charred bodies were recovered from the site. Local authorities, including Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha and BJP leaders, condemned the violence and assured that action is being taken against those involved. The case has drawn widespread attention as an example of superstition-driven mob violence in the region. Some reports also suggest underlying disputes, including land conflicts, may have contributed to the attack. The incident has created fear and shock throughout the local community and has been widely reported by national and international media outlets.
राष्ट्रीय मानवाधिकार आयोग ने बिहार के पूर्णिया में एक परिवार के 5 सदस्यों को जादू-टोना करने के संदेह में जिंदा जलाकर मार दिए जाने के मामले में राज्य के मुख्य सचिव और पुलिस महानिदेशक को नोटिस जारी किए हैं। आयोग ने 2 सप्ताह के भीतर विस्तृत रिपोर्ट मांगी हैं।
The National Human Rights Commission issues notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police of Bihar over the reported killing and burning of five members of a family on suspicion of practising witchcraft in Purnia. The commission seeks a detailed report within
➡️NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported killing and burning of 5 members of a family on suspicion of practicing witchcraft in Purnia district of #Bihar ➡️Issues notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Bihar, calling for a detailed