Incident Reports

Two witch doctors beaten to death in Dhading

2018-07-21

Bagmati, Dhading, Gangajamuna

A 52-year old Narung Tamang and 64-year old Plek Tamang were beaten to death by the locals in according to police. The victims were accused of being the witch so the locals attacked and killed both of them. The villagers severely have beaten both witch doctors on charge of spelling black magic to them. The villagers were summoned to the ward office for discussion however both victims had already succumbed to the injury caused by beating according to vice-chair Angila Tamang of Gangajamuna Rural Municipality According to a local, people gathered in a funeral procession in their neighborhood committed this incident by blaming these two witch doctors (Jhakri) for their misdeed against helpless animals and even people. The further investigation of this incident is underway as per SP Dambar Bishwokarma from Dhading District Police Office. The locals have already cremated the dead bodies before the police could reach there. 
Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Violent
Onesided / Twosided Onesided
Collective / Interpersonal Interpersonal
Primary Form Assault (small group)
Weapons Unclear
Primary Cause Extra-judicial response on basis of witchcraft allegations
Actor 1 - Number of people 10
Actor 1 - Affiliations Citizen/Individuals
Actor 1 - Youth unknown
Actor 2 - Number of people 2
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Citizen/Individuals
Actor 2 - Youth noyouth
Total Killed 2
National/Online Media , INSEC , Local Newspaper - Chitwan

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