Balodabazar: Four murders on suspicion of witchcraft! Entire family including 11 month old innocent killed with a hammer

Crime News in Baloda Bazar: Four members of a family, including an 11-month-old child, were killed on suspicion of witchcraft in Chhattisgarh’s Balodabazar-Bhatapara district last Thursday (September 12). Police officials informed that three suspects from the village have been detained in connection with the murder. The accused include a man and his two sons. At present, the police is interrogating them.

The police officer said that the incident took place at around 6.30 pm in Chharched village of Kasdol police station area. The deceased include Chaitram Kaivartya (47), his sisters – Jamuna (28) and Yashoda (30) and Jamuna’s 11-month-old son Yash. Police have detained Ramnath Patle and his two sons in this case.

Suspicion of witchcraft regarding daughter’s illness
Villagers told the police that Ramnath Patle’s daughter had been ill for some time and her family members suspected that her illness was the result of black magic practiced by Chaitram’s mother. Officials said the three accused barged into Chaitram’s house and attacked him with sharp weapons and a hammer.

All four members of the family, including the child, died a painful death due to the continuous attacks. He told that during the attack, Chaitram’s mother was not at home, she had gone somewhere with her other son.

assurance of strict action
Now Chhattisgarh Police has registered a case in this matter and is interrogating the accused after taking them into custody. Soon the investigation will be completed by collecting all the evidence and witnesses. Strictest action has been assured if the allegations are found to be true.

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