Birbhum (WB), Mar 15 (PTI) A tribal woman was allegedly hacked to death over a witchcraft accusation in West Bengal’s Birbhum district, police said on Sunday.
The victim, identified as 70-year-old Churki Hembrom, was attacked with a heavy object and a sharp weapon, leaving her dead at the scene, they said.
Five people, including prime accused Shibalal Kisku and his family members, have been arrested and produced in court on Sunday, a senior officer said.
“Our officers recovered the weapon used in the murder. The accused admitted committing the crime,” he said.
The incident occurred on Friday evening in the Belia tribal settlement at Rampurhat after a dispute arose between the victim and the accused.
“We have deployed a strong police contingent in the village to prevent further unrest,” a senior officer said, adding that police were investigating the matter. PTI SCH MNB
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