Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Man Killed, Genitals Mutilated in Odisha
A man in India was killed by villagers who thought he was a witch.
They were angry because a woman died, and they blamed him.
They hurt him badly and threw his body in a lake.
The police are now looking into what happened and have questioned some people.
The man had left the village before because he was scared, but he came back to get his animals when the villagers attacked him.
A 35-year-old man was killed in Odisha.
The man's private parts were mutilated.
The incident occurred in Malasapadar village on Saturday night.
Villagers dumped the body in Harabhangi Dam.
14 people have been detained for questioning.
- Who
- A 35-year-old man and villagers.
- What
- A 35-year-old man was killed, and his private parts were mutilated.
- When
- Saturday night
- Where
- Malasapadar village, Odisha
- Why
- Suspected practice of witchcraft.
Accusations
Legal Investigation
Witchcraft Beliefs
Accusations
Villagers believed the man practiced witchcraft, leading to a woman's death.
Legal Investigation
No view provided.
- Victim's Age
- 35
- Location of Incident
- Malasapadar village
- Police Action
- 14 people detained
- Body Disposition
- Recovered from Harabhangi Dam