Tribal Family Killed Over Witchcraft Accusations in Jharkhand

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Godda, March 17 A tribal couple and their minor son were allegedly hacked to death by their relatives in Jharkhand's Godda district over suspicion of practicing witchcraft, police said on Tuesday.

The incident took place in Danga Tola, under the Deodanr police station area, late on Monday, and police recovered their bodies on Tuesday.

"A tribal couple and their minor son were killed at Danga Tola in Godda. Preliminary investigation suggests the victims were killed due to suspicion of practicing witchcraft," Godda Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Ashok Ravidas told
 
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