Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Odisha Man, 72, Killed on Witchcraft Suspicion; 2 Arrested
A 72-year-old man named Balram Deogam went missing in Odisha a month ago when he went to his farm.
His skeleton was found recently in a forest.
Police arrested two people who confessed to killing him because they believed he practiced witchcraft.
They allegedly buried his body in the forest and threw his belongings away.
His son identified him by a piece of jewelry found with the skeleton.
A 72-year-old man in Odisha was allegedly murdered on suspicion of practicing witchcraft.
His skeleton was discovered in the Chandaka forest sanctuary area.
The man had been missing since September 30 when he went to guard his agricultural field.
Two individuals have been arrested and have confessed to the crime.
The accused allegedly buried the body and disposed of the victim's belongings.
- Who
- Balram Deogam, a 72-year-old man, and two arrested miscreants
- What
- A 72-year-old man was allegedly murdered on suspicion of practicing witchcraft. His skeleton was later discovered.
- When
- The incident occurred around September 30, with the skeleton found approximately a month later on a Friday.
- Where
- Chandaka forest sanctuary area, on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Why
- Suspicion of practicing witchcraft.
- Victim's Age
- 72
- Location
- Chandaka forest sanctuary area, outskirts of Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Date of Disappearance
- September 30
- Date Skeleton Found
- Friday (a month after disappearance)
- Number of Arrests
- 2
- Motive
- Suspicion of practicing witchcraft
