Summary
In Jharkhand, India, a woman and her baby were burned to death by a mob over allegations of witchcraft. Four people were arrested in connection with the crime, and police are looking for more suspects. The incident took place in a remote village, highlighting ongoing issues with superstition in some rural areas.
Key Facts
- A woman named Jyoti Sinku and her 10-month-old son were killed in Jharkhand due to accusations of witchcraft.
- Four people have been arrested, and police are searching for more suspects.
- The incident occurred in Kudsai, a small, remote village with about 50 mud houses.
- This murder happened after the death of a local man, and rumors linked Jyoti Sinku to his illness.
- Over 2,500 people in India were killed on witchcraft suspicions between 2000 and 2016.
- The woman's husband survived the attack but is severely burned and in the hospital.
- Police are planning awareness programs in rural areas to combat superstition.
- Cases like this are more common in disadvantaged tribal communities where superstition is prevalent due to the lack of formal healthcare.
