2019-05-19
Police, on September 18, arrested 65-year-old Goverdan Yadav of Bode Barsain Municipality-6 in accusation of physically assaulting and showing inhumane behavior against a 45-year-old woman. A complaint was filed on 7th July against the accused.
Police are searching 35-year-old Durga Prasad Yadav, 55-year-old Jasodha Devi Yadav and 35-year-old Anita Devi Yadav involved in the incident.
As per the victim, the accused, on 19th May, acted inhumanely by assaulting her and by accusing her of a witch.
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 | 1 |
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 |
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