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Two accused on charge of witchcraft allegation and assault arrested in Palpa

2020-08-08

Lumbini, Palpa, Rampur, Ward 8

Police arrested 56-year-old Buddhi Pudasaini of Belkotgadhi Municipality Ward-1, Nuwakot, and 37-year-old Yamaya Kumal of Deuchuli Municipality Ward-4, Nawalparasi on the night of August 8 on the charge of alleging a man of being a wizard. 

Police are further investigating the incident

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 2
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Citizen/Individuals
Actor 2 - Youth na
Total Injured 1
Female Injured 1
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