A man in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, allegedly murdered two neighbors, accusing them of practicing witchcraft. The accused, Chhatrapati Singh, a tribal, was distressed over not being able to father a child. He claimed that his neighbors’ alleged witchcraft caused his wife’s miscarriage, leading to his inability to have children. Singh attacked his neighbors, Kewal Singh and Phulmati, with an axe during a prayer gathering at his home, resulting in their deaths.
The police intervened after the incident, arresting Singh and launching an investigation into the matter. Initial findings suggest that Singh believed in witchcraft and orchestrated the murders under this belief. Singrauli Superintendent of Police, Manish Khatri, mentioned the discovery of puja materials at the crime scene, indicating a possible link to witchcraft. The police also noted Singh’s recent construction of a mud platform for a puja, suggesting premeditation in the crime.
Investigations are ongoing, with a forensic team gathering evidence from the scene. While the case seems to revolve around superstitions related to witchcraft, authorities are exploring all angles to uncover the full truth behind the tragic incident.
