Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Child killed in Jharkhand after witchcraft accusations
A little boy named Vishnu Munda was sadly killed in a forest in Jharkhand, India.
His father says this happened because some people in their village had called his mother a 'witch' earlier.
The police have arrested two people from the village.
The boy was only six years old and had injuries on his head, face, and stomach.
His family found him in the forest after being told by a relative where to look.
It's a very sad and serious situation.
A 6-year-old boy was allegedly beaten to death in Jharkhand's Khunti district.
The father claims the killing was revenge for his wife being accused of witchcraft.
Two villagers have been arrested in connection with the case.
The boy's body was found in the Lodrolata forest with visible injuries.
The incident has caused shock and outrage in the local community.
- Who
- Vishnu Munda, a 6-year-old boy, was killed, and Jagarnath Munda alias Jagar Munda is the accused.
- What
- The boy was allegedly beaten to death in revenge for witchcraft accusations against his mother.
- When
- The incident occurred on Friday.
- Where
- The killing took place in the Lodrolata forest near Salgajola village, Khunti district, Jharkhand.
- Why
- The father alleges the killing was in revenge for his wife being branded a 'witch' by villagers.
- Victim's Name
- Vishnu Munda
- Victim's Age
- 6 years
- Location
- Salgajola village, Khunti district, Jharkhand
- Accused
- Jagarnath Munda alias Jagar Munda
- Arrested Individuals
- 2 residents of the village
