Mandla, Madhya Pradesh: In a horrifying incident rooted in superstition, a 19-year-old youth brutally murdered his friend’s mother in Sahajpuri village, Mandla, over suspicions of witchcraft and black magic. The shocking attack has left the local community in fear.
The victim, identified as 55-year-old Phulkali Baiga, was attacked near her home around 7:30 AM on Sunday by Dilip Yadav, reportedly a friend of her son. According to police reports, the accused repeatedly struck Phulkali on the head and face with an axe until she succumbed to her injuries on the spot.
Bichhiya Police Station in-charge Ranjit Singh Shyam told media that preliminary investigations indicate the murder was fueled entirely by blind superstition. The accused allegedly believed that the victim practiced black magic, which caused him fear and distress. Following the attack, the suspect fled the scene, and police teams are conducting extensive searches to apprehend him.
The gruesome killing has created widespread panic and tension throughout Sahajpuri and the Bichhiya area. Authorities have urged residents not to give credence to rumors or superstitions while promising a thorough investigation to determine if others were involved in the conspiracy.
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