Incident Reports

Beaten in witchcraft allegation

2018-10-13

Madhes, Saptari, Tilathi Koiladi, Ward 8

Locals of Tilathi Koiladi-8 have brutally beaten a woman in witchcraft allegation. 45-year-old Rambatidevi Khanga was beaten by Narayan Khanga, his wife Kisani Khanga, their son, daughter and daughter-in-law accusing her that she is responsible for the death of their 8 years old son Mukesh Khaga, who died few months ago. Victim said she used to get beaten by them frequently in past also. Injured Khanga's treatment is going on in Gajendra Narayan Singh Zonal Hospital and further investigation of the incident is going on said Police.  

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 5
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 Injured 1
Female Injured 1
National/Online Media

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