Tribal Couple hacked to death for practising black magic

A tribal couple was killed for allegedly practising black magic and buried in a jungle in Palamau district, a senior police officer said.

Three persons were detained based on a complaint registered by the victims’ son, while the search was on to apprehend two others, SP Indrajeet Mahatha said.

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The convict dragged the couple out of their Sarguja village house and took them to a jungle 10 kms away, where they killed them with a sharp weapon, he said, adding, they then buried the bodies there.

The victims’ son has also lodged a complaint against six others for allegedly being involved in the killing of Indradev Oraon and his wife Sukani Devi, the SP said. Police have recovered the bodies, Mr Mahatha said.