Tragic Incident: Woman Burnt on Witchcraft Accusation

A 45-year-old woman in Telangana was allegedly burned to death by locals suspecting her of black magic. The incident occurred in Katriyal village, where six people attacked her. A police investigation is underway following her death in the hospital.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Hyderabad | Updated: 04-10-2024 14:36 IST | Created: 04-10-2024 14:10 IST
Tragic Incident: Woman Burnt on Witchcraft Accusation
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In a tragic incident that has shocked Telangana's Medak district, a 45-year-old woman's life was brutally ended on Thursday night over accusations of practicing black magic. The victim was allegedly attacked and set ablaze by a group of six individuals in her Katriyal village home.

Police reports indicate that the woman's attackers accused her of casting spells on one of their family members. In a heated altercation, the group reportedly beat the woman before setting her on fire. After receiving the alert, a police team rushed to the scene and transported the victim to a hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.

A murder case has been registered, and the police have identified those involved in the heinous crime. A thorough investigation is currently underway to uncover further details surrounding this deeply unsettling case.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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