Sunday, October 6, 2024
spot_img

Elderly man killed on witchcraft suspicion

Date:

Share post:

spot_img
spot_img

SHILLONG: An elderly person was skilled for allegedly practicing witchcraft in a South West Garo Hills village in the early hours of Sunday.
The 70-yr-old old man, Rajan M Marak was hacked to death by Kilman Ch Marak after the latter’s attempt to shoot him with a gun failed. Both Rajan and Kilman are relatives, sources said.
According to sources, Rajan was accused of practicing witchcraft against Kilman.
Police arrested the accused and recovered the SBBL gun and a machete.

spot_img
spot_img

Related articles

Torrential rains claim seven more lives in Garo Hills

Death toll rises to 10 From Our Correspondent TURA, Oct 5: Seven persons, all from the same family, lost their...

Those in power crying about Opp’s corruption: VPP taunts Kharlukhi

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Oct 5: Taking a dig at NPP leader and Rajya Sabha MP, Wanwei Roy Kharlukhi...

Expert panel to look into cabbies’ demands

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Oct 5: The state government has constituted an expert committee headed by Tourism Director, Cyril...

Exit polls give Cong majority in Haryana; edge to NC-Cong in J-K

New Delhi, Oct 5: Several exit polls on Saturday predicted a clear majority for the Congress in Haryana...