Mother and infant burnt to death in Indian state over witchcraft allegations

In the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, a woman and her 10-month-old son were allegedly burned to death by a mob who accused the woman of witchcraft. The woman's husband was also attacked and is hospitalized with severe burns. The incident occurred in the remote Kudsai hamlet, where rumors spread that the woman was responsible for the illness and death of a local man. Police have arrested four people and are searching for additional suspects involved in the attack. Superstition and a lack of access to healthcare in the tribal community are believed to have contributed to the violence. Witchcraft accusations in India have led to the deaths of over 2,500 people between 2000 and 2016, mostly women.

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