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Childless Odisha Couple Dies After Sorcerer’s Alleged Medicine
A married couple in Odisha wanted to have a child.
They reportedly visited a sorcerer for help.
The sorcerer gave them an unknown substance described as medicine.
After drinking it, both became very sick.
The wife died at a hospital in Phulbani.
The husband was taken to a hospital in Berhampur but also died.
Police are investigating what happened and looking for the sorcerer.
Health officials said people should use qualified medical professionals instead of unsafe remedies.
Lalita Kanhar and Kanhu Kanhar died after consuming an unidentified substance given by a local sorcerer.
The couple reportedly sought the substance because they had no children after several years of marriage.
They fell seriously ill soon after taking the purported medicine on Monday.
Lalita died at the District Headquarters Hospital in Phulbani, while Kanhu died at a hospital in Berhampur.
Police registered a case and are trying to locate the allegedly absconding sorcerer.
- Who
- Lalita Kanhar and her husband, Kanhu Kanhar, from Nedipanga village in Kandhamal district.
- What
- The couple died after allegedly consuming an unidentified medicinal concoction provided by a local sorcerer.
- Where
- The couple lived in Nedipanga village under Gocchapada police limits; treatment took place in Phulbani and Berhampur, Odisha.
- When
- They consumed the substance on Monday; the deaths and police statement were reported on Tuesday.
- Why
- They reportedly sought the purported medicine in the hope of conceiving a child.
Key facts
- Deceased
- Lalita Kanhar and Kanhu Kanhar
- Location
- Nedipanga village, Kandhamal district, Odisha
- Substance
- An unidentified concoction described as medicine
- Initial treatment
- District Headquarters Hospital, Phulbani
- Further treatment
- MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur
- Police action
- A case was registered and an investigation was launched
- Suspect status
- The sorcerer is reportedly absconding
Sources
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