In a chilling incident underscoring the persistent shadow of witchcraft-related violence in parts of Meghalaya, a woman was brutally hacked to death in the early hours of Friday at Jaluagre village near Rangsakona in South West Garo Hills.
The victim, identified as Nemjak Ch Marak, was allegedly attacked and killed following suspicion of practising witchcraft. The incident occurred at dawn.
Confirming the incident, Superintendent of Police, South West Garo Hills, Vikash Verma said, “The incident happened at 5 am in the morning. due to suspicion of Witchcraft. Both the victim and accused are from Garo community. Accused person arrested by the SWGH police and necessary legal action has been taken as per BNSS.”
Witchcraft suspicion turns fatal in South West Garo Hills
