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Telangana Woman Allegedly Assaulted Over Black Magic Suspicion
A 60-year-old woman in Telangana was accused by villagers of using black magic.
The accusation was described as based on suspicion and rumors.
On September 23, people allegedly took her from her home.
They reportedly tied her to a neem tree near a place of worship.
She was allegedly hit with hands and sticks.
Police said she suffered injuries to her arm and leg.
Her husband and son were also allegedly attacked when they tried to help her.
Police booked 14 people and warned that people cannot use violence or take the law into their own hands.
A 60-year-old woman, Pallati Venkatamma, was allegedly tied to a neem tree and assaulted in Telangana’s Rangareddy district.
Villagers allegedly accused Venkatamma of practising black magic before taking her from her home.
Her husband and son were allegedly attacked when they tried to intervene.
Police said 14 villagers were booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
One suspect was detained, while police continued efforts to locate and question the other accused.
- Who
- Pallati Venkatamma, her husband Pallati Pochaiah, her son Pallati Mahesh, and 14 alleged attackers.
- What
- Venkatamma was allegedly dragged from her home, tied to a neem tree, and assaulted over suspicions of practising black magic.
- Where
- A village in Telangana’s Rangareddy district, near a place of worship; the complaint was filed with Manchal Police.
- When
- September 23; the year was not specified.
- Why
- Police said the alleged attack was driven by suspicions and rumors that Venkatamma practised black magic.
Key facts
- Victim
- Pallati Venkatamma, 60
- Incident date
- September 23
- District
- Rangareddy, Telangana
- Alleged assault
- Venkatamma was reportedly tied to a neem tree and beaten with hands and sticks.
- Reported injuries
- Injuries to her left arm and leg
- People booked
- 14 villagers
- Police action
- One suspect was detained; efforts continued to locate the remaining accused.
Quotes
Ibrahimpatnam ACP KVM Raju
Ibrahimpatnam Assistant Commissioner of Police commenting on the investigation
“One suspect was detained for questioning, while efforts are underway to locate the remaining accused. A total of 14 people have been booked in connection with the incident,”
NDTV
Sources
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