witchcraft prevention
3 Men Die in Black Magic Ritual Promising Millions in Chhattisgarh's Korba District
Dec 12, 2025 02:04 am CST
Three men lost their lives in Chhattisgarh's Korba district during an alleged black magic ritual that promised to transform Rs 5 lakh into Rs 2.5 crore. The victims were found dead after being locked in a room by a self-proclaimed tantric from Bilaspur. Police recovered ritual items at the scene and are investigating whether the deaths resulted from strangulation or poisoning, highlighting the persistent issue of superstition-related crimes in the region despite legislative measures.
Chhattisgarh BJP MP Threatens Officials with "Lemon Cutting" Ritual Despite Anti-Superstition Laws
Nov 14, 2025 01:22 am CST
A BJP MP from Chhattisgarh has sparked controversy by threatening to "cut lemons" – invoking a superstitious ritual believed to bring misfortune – against unresponsive government officials. The statement comes despite the state's active legislation against witchcraft practices and ongoing issues with superstition-related violence that has claimed numerous lives in recent years.