BJP’s Rajya Sabha member from Jharkhand, Aditya Prasad, expressed deep concern over the tragic murder of a 13-year-old girl in Hazaribagh district. The incident, involving a human sacrifice ritual, sheds light on the prevalence of superstition and black magic in the state. Prasad highlighted the need to address such dangerous beliefs.
The girl’s mother, along with an occult practitioner and an accomplice, has been arrested in connection with the murder. The mother, influenced by superstition, believed that sacrificing a “virgin girl” would cure her son’s ailments. Prasad condemned the act as a stark example of blind faith leading to heinous crimes.
Prasad criticized the JMM-led Hemant Soren government for its alleged inaction in combating superstitious and barbaric practices. He emphasized the importance of launching awareness campaigns, enforcing anti-superstition laws, and imposing strict penalties on those promoting such rituals. The incident has sparked calls for immediate action to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Jharkhand has been grappling with cases of witch-hunting and ritual sacrifices for a long time. The National Commission for Women (NCW) and the district police have initiated investigations into the recent incident. Prasad urged the state authorities to handle the case seriously and use it as a catalyst to combat blind faith and ritual violence in the region.
