Incident Reports

61-year-old found murdered

2017-06-25

Province 1, Morang, Rangeli, Ward 9

A 61-year-old elderly citizen from Rangeli in Morang district has been murdered on Sunday. According to the police, deceased Pahadchan Rajbansi was found dead with his neck and face cut off near Rangeli municipality-9, Bankol. According to the police, the deceased was treated inhumanly by the villagers accusing him of practicing witchcraft since a long time. previously 6 people were arrested for abusing Rajbansi of practicing witchcraft six month ago. Later they were released on bail. Rajbansi was insecure since the day of their release. Police are further investigating the case whether the incident took place due to their personal dispute or due to the witchcraft allegation. 
Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Violent
Onesided / Twosided Onesided
Collective / Interpersonal Interpersonal
Primary Form Murder/attempted Murder
Weapons Sharp weapon
Primary Cause Extra-judicial response on basis of witchcraft allegations
Actor 1 - Number of people NA
Actor 1 - Affiliations Citizen/Individuals
Actor 1 - Youth unknown
Actor 2 - Number of people 1
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Citizen/Individuals
Actor 2 - Youth noyouth
Total Killed 1
National/Online Media , Local Newspaper - Jhapa , Local Newspaper - Chitwan , Local Newspaper - Siraha , Local Newspaper - Morang , Local Newspaper - Saptari

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