Son Murders 70-Year-Old Mother in Jharkhand Over Witchcraft Suspicions: A Case of Deadly Superstition

Nov 03, 2025 02:11 pm CST

A 41-year-old man in Jharkhand's Dumka district was arrested for murdering his 70-year-old mother, whom he accused of practicing witchcraft and blamed for his daughter's death. The tragic incident highlights the persistent dangers of superstition in remote areas, prompting authorities to plan awareness campaigns about the Jharkhand Witchcraft Prevention Act in vulnerable communities.