Incident Reports

Victim demands action against accuser of alleged witch

2016-07-28

Province 1, Khotang, Sakela

A 72-year-old victim Hira Maya Rokaya of Bajhechyandada-1 has complained of police not taking action against the accused who had tortured her on the charge of being a witch. The victim complained that she had lodged a complaint against Dhan Jung Rai,26 of Bajechyandada-1 and his wife Tara Rai on May 28 on the charge of beating and threatening her on the charge of being witch however police denied of registering the complaint. The victim demanded justice and action against the accused. She sustained a deep injury on her head. She underwent medical treatment at the District Health Office of Khotang. DSP Bidyananda Majhi said that the search for accused is underway. The victim’s party have also drawn the attention of NHRC sub-regional office, Khotang on July 6. Sunita Magar


Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Violent
Onesided / Twosided Onesided
Collective / Interpersonal Interpersonal
Primary Form Assault (small group)
Weapons None
Primary Cause Extra-judicial response on basis of witchcraft allegations
Actor 1 - Number of people 2
Actor 1 - Affiliations Citizen/Individuals
Actor 1 - Youth noyouth
Actor 2 - Number of people 1
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Citizen/Individuals
Actor 2 - Youth noyouth
Total Injured 1
Female Injured 1
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