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08-07-2025
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Bihar: 5 killed, burnt in tribal village; police see witchcraft angle, suspect entire community's role
The police have said that the incident occurred in Tetgama village of Purnea district on Sunday night. Officials have arrested three persons suspected of being involved in the case, although the police believe the entire village may have a role to play in the murders read more A family of five were killed in Bihar's Purnea district on suspicion of witchcraft, the police said, adding that the bodies of the victims were also found burnt. It is, however, not clear whether they were burnt alive or set on fire after they were killed. The police have said that the incident occurred in Tetgama village of Purnea district on Sunday night. Officials have arrested three persons suspected of being involved in the case, although the police believe the entire village may have a role to play in the murders. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Pankaj Kumar Sharma, Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Sadar Purnea, said, 'It is an Oraon community village, with most of the villagers belonging to the tribal group. We received information that five members of a family were assaulted and killed. Whether they were burnt alive or set on fire after death is under investigation.' The officer added that a 16-year-old member of the family, who was spared from the brutal killings as he was away from home, informed the police first of the incident. 'Four names are mentioned in the FIR, three have been arrested, but indications are emerging that the entire village may have been involved. Raids are ongoing to apprehend the remaining accused and we are also investigating to check for any further involvements,' Sharma said. The SDPO stated that initial investigations indicate the attack may have been sparked by a conflict related to 'jhaad-phook'. Sharma said, 'Prima facie, it appears that the incident was triggered by a dispute over traditional healing practices or alleged witchcraft. The family of Babu Lal Oraon, who practised such rituals, is believed to have been targeted after a child from Ramdev Oraon's family died three days ago and another fell ill. It appears that this may have led to the attack.' The case has drawn attention from political circles ahead of the Bihar elections. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said, 'In Purnia, five members of the same family were burned alive and killed. Due to the DK Tax, lawlessness in Bihar is at its peak, the DGP/Chief Secretary are helpless, and law and order has collapsed.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Day before yesterday in Siwan, three people were killed in a massacre. In recent days, three were killed in Buxar. In Bhojpur, three people were massacred. Criminals are on alert mode and the chief minister is unconscious! DK is enjoying it. Because DK is the real boss,' he added without mentioning what 'DK' is.
Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Indian Express
5 of family killed, burnt in Bihar over ‘witchcraft' suspicion
FIVE MEMBERS of a family were killed on suspicion of practising witchcraft in Purnea district of Bihar, police said on Monday. Police said the victims were also burnt, and they were investigating whether they were burnt alive or set on fire after death. The incident occurred in Tetgama village, under the jurisdiction of Mufassil police station in Rajiganj, on Sunday night. While three persons have been arrested, police said many from the village may be involved. 'It is an Oraon community village, with most of the villagers belonging to the tribal group. We received information that five members of a family were assaulted and killed. Whether they were burnt alive or set on fire after death is under investigation,' said Pankaj Kumar Sharma, Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Sadar Purnea. Sharma said a 16-year-old boy from the family, who was away at a relative's house during the attack, first informed police. 'He has alleged the involvement of the entire village and identified four main accused, of whom three have been arrested,' he said. He said a special team has been formed to nab the remaining suspects. 'Four names are mentioned in the FIR, three have been arrested, but indications are emerging that the entire village may have been involved. Raids are ongoing to apprehend the remaining accused and we are also investigating to check for any further involvements,' Sharma said. The SDPO said that preliminary investigations suggest that the attack may have been triggered by a dispute over 'jhaad-phook' (traditional healing practices). 'Prima facie, it appears that the incident was triggered by a dispute over traditional healing practices or alleged witchcraft. The family of Babu Lal Oraon, who practised such rituals, is believed to have been targeted after a child from Ramdev Oraon's family died three days ago and another fell ill. It appears that this may have led to the attack,' Sharma said. He said the exact circumstances of the deaths are still being determined. Following the incident, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav took to X to target the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government. 'In Purnia, five members of the same family were burned alive and killed. Due to the DK Tax, lawlessness in Bihar is at its peak, the DGP/Chief Secretary are helpless, and law and order has collapsed,' he said in a post. 'Day before yesterday in Siwan, three people were killed in a massacre. In recent days, three were killed in Buxar. In Bhojpur, three people were massacred. Criminals are on alert mode and the chief minister is unconscious! DK is enjoying it. Because DK is the real boss,' he said, without explaining the reference to 'DK'. Independent Lok Sabha MP from Purnea, Rajesh Ranjan, said in a post on X: 'I am ashamed. The world has reached Mars and our people are indulging in massacres on the suspicion of witchcraft!' Condemning the incident, Bihar Congress chief Rajesh Kumar said, 'I must say that people, especially poor, Dalits and socially marginalised are not safe in the state. This is called jungle-raj.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bihar horror: 5 of family killed in Purnea over witchcraft, black magic suspicions; three arrested
NEW DELHI: Five family members were allegedly killed, and the accused burnt their bodies in a bush on suspicion of practising witchcraft, police said on Monday. The incident took place in Bihar's Purnea district. Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident. 'Preliminary investigation suggests that five members of a family in Tetma village were first murdered on suspicion of practising witchcraft. It appears that the accused then burnt their bodies in a bush. The incident took place on Sunday night,' said DIG (Purnea) Pramod Kumar Mandal. According to the police, the killings took place on Sunday night in Tetma village under the jurisdiction of Sadar sub-division. Local police launched an investigation after receiving a call early Monday morning from 16-year-old Sonu Kumar, a member of the affected family. Police said the attack may have been triggered by the recent death of a child in the village. 'It is being said that the child of one Ramdev Oraon died three days back. It is believed that they indulged in black magic and they were killed in this connection,' SDPO Pankaj Kumar Sharma said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Tejashwi Yadav reacts to the incident In a post on X, the RJD leader said: "In Purnia, five members of the same family were burnt alive." "Due to DK Tax, anarchy in Bihar is at its peak, DGP/CS helpless, law and order collapsed." "Day before yesterday in Siwan, three people were killed in a massacre. In recent days, three died in a massacre in Buxar. Three died in a massacre in Bhojpur." "Criminals vigilant, Chief Minister oblivious. Corrupt Bhooja Party thriving, police defeated!" "DK is enjoying because DK is the real boss."
