Six from Chhattisgarh arrested for engaging in witchcraft in Odisha’s Malkangiri
Published By : Sourav Prakash Das | January 6, 2025 12:22 PM
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Malkangiri, Jan 6: At least six individuals hailing from Chhattisgarh have been arrested on Sunday for allegedly engaging in witchcraft under the guise of a religious ceremony in Orkel locality of Odisha’s Malkangiri district.
The identities of the accused persons have not been disclosed by the police.
As per reports, the local administration had permitted a three-day religious event in Chitapari-4 village under Orkel police limits in the district. However on the second day, reports surfaced that the accused were performing witchcraft in the name of rituals.
Acting on the complaints, Orkel police swung into action and raided the site.
During the raid, the suspects were found conducting witchcraft rituals using a cot. They had also accused an elderly woman of being a witch, forcing her to leave the village. The police intervened and rescued the elderly woman before apprehending the six accused involved.
The cops have seized various items used in the rituals, including the cot and a car belonging to the accused.
The six suspects were later presented before a local court.
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