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Nagpur Woman Allegedly Killed With Axe Over Black Magic Suspicion
Police said a woman named Lakshmi was allegedly killed in Nagpur.
Her father-in-law, Natthumal, allegedly hit her head with an axe during an argument.
Police said he suspected her of using black magic.
He also believed she was connected to the death of his son, Ravishankar, in 2019.
The two reportedly argued many times about this.
Lakshmi lived separately with her two children, according to police.
After the alleged attack, Natthumal jumped into a well.
Fire brigade workers rescued him, and he was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Police said Lakshmi Ravishankar Pali, 42, was allegedly killed by her father-in-law in Nagpur.
Natthumal Bhagwan Pali allegedly struck Lakshmi’s head with an axe during an argument on Saturday afternoon.
Police said Natthumal suspected Lakshmi of practising black magic and blamed her for his son Ravishankar’s death in 2019.
Lakshmi and Natthumal reportedly lived separately and frequently quarrelled over the accusations.
After the alleged killing, Natthumal jumped into a well, was rescued and taken to Mayo Hospital in critical condition.
- Who
- Lakshmi Ravishankar Pali, 42, was allegedly killed by her father-in-law, identified in reports as Natthumal Bhagwan Pali or Nathulal Pali.
- What
- Lakshmi was allegedly attacked with an axe and died; Natthumal later jumped into a well and was rescued.
- Where
- The incident occurred in Pahune Layout in Nagpur; Natthumal was taken to Mayo Hospital.
- When
- The alleged killing occurred on Saturday afternoon after a quarrel on Friday night; the reports were dated September 12.
- Why
- Police said Natthumal suspected Lakshmi of practising black magic and blamed her for his son Ravishankar’s death in 2019.
Key facts
- Victim
- Lakshmi Ravishankar Pali, 42
- Accused
- Natthumal Bhagwan Pali; reports variously give his age as 70 or 72 and spell his name as Nathulal
- Location
- Pahune Layout, Nagpur
- Weapon
- Axe
- Alleged motive
- Suspicion that Lakshmi practised black magic and caused Ravishankar’s death
- Aftermath
- The accused allegedly jumped into a well and was rescued by fire brigade personnel
- Investigation
- Police registered a murder case, ordered a post-mortem examination and continued investigating
Quotes
A police official
Police official describing the alleged motive and relationship between the accused and victim.
“Natthumal suspected Lakshmi of performing black magic on his son Ravishankar, causing his death in 2019. She had been living separately since then. The two frequently quarrelled。”
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“A call was received reporting that an elderly man had fallen into a well; the team arrived at the scene and retrieved him with the help of the fire brigade.”
NDTV
Sources
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