Three Policemen Injured in Mob Attack over Black Magic Incident in Bihar

Three policemen were injured while rescuing three individuals accused of practicing black magic in a Bihar village. The rescue mission turned violent when villagers attacked, leading to injuries and damage to a police vehicle. The injured officers are now safe, and an investigation is underway.

Three police officers were injured while attempting to rescue three individuals accused by villagers of practicing black magic in Katihar, Bihar, a senior officer reported Wednesday.

The incident unfolded on Tuesday when police arrived in Khairiya village, within the Kodha Police Station area, to save the accused from a mob attack, according to Katihar Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar.

Gopal Rishi of a neighboring village had died days earlier, prompting villagers to imprison and assault the trio based on a belief they had foreseen his death. During the intervention, villagers attacked the police, injuring officers and damaging a vehicle. The injured officers have received medical attention and are out of danger, Kumar added, noting that investigations are ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)