Birbhum (WB), March 15 A tribal woman was allegedly killed by being hacked to death over accusations of witchcraft in Birbhum district of West Bengal, police said on Sunday.
The victim, identified as 70-year-old Churki Hembrom, was attacked with a heavy object and a sharp weapon, resulting in her death at the scene, they said.
Five people, including the prime accused Shibalal Kisku and his family members, have been arrested and produced in court on Sunday, a senior officer said.
"Our officers recovered the weapon used in the murder. The accused have admitted to committing the crime," he said.
The incident occurred on Friday evening in the Belia tribal settlement at Rampurhat after a dispute arose between the victim and the accused.
"We have deployed a strong police contingent in the village to prevent further unrest," a senior officer said, adding that police were investigating the matter.