Five Family Members Lynched, Their Bodies Burnt By Mob Over Witchcraft Allegation In Bihar’s Purnia

Last Updated:July 07, 2025, 18:56 IST

According to police, the victims were first beaten to death and then their bodies were burnt by a mob of more than 250 villagers who accused them of practising witchcraft.

Two suspects, including a local tantrik (occult practitioner) named Nakul Oraon, have been taken into custody for questioning.

In a horrific case of mob violence linked to superstition, five members of a single family were allegedly lynched and burned to death over witchcraft allegations in Purnia district of Bihar. The incident occurred in Tetgama village under the jurisdiction of Mufassil police station in Rajiganj panchayat.

The victims have been identified as Babulal Oraon, his wife Sita Devi, his mother Kato Masomat, his son Manjeet Oraon, and daughter-in-law Rani Devi. According to police, they were first beaten and then set ablaze by a mob of more than 250 villagers who accused them of practising witchcraft. Their bodies were subsequently hidden, and search operations are currently underway to recover the remains.

Senior police officials, including the Superintendent of Police (SP) and Additional SP, along with teams from multiple police stations, rushed to the scene following the gruesome incident. Forensic teams and a dog squad have also been deployed as part of the investigation.

Two suspects, including a local tantrik (occult practitioner) named Nakul Oraon, have been taken into custody for questioning. Police suspect the killings were incited by superstitious beliefs promoted by the occult practitioner.

Saurabh Verma

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Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

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