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India: Mother and Baby Burned Alive Over Witchcraft Accusations

Published February 21, 2026, 09:17
India: Mother and Baby Burned Alive Over Witchcraft Accusations

In India, four people have been arrested on charges of burning a woman and her 10-month-old son alive, believing them responsible for witchcraft. The woman's husband was seriously injured and is hospitalized. The attack appears to have been triggered by rumors and superstitions regarding sudden deaths and illnesses in the community. Police are investigating the case and planning awareness campaigns to address similar incidents. In India, thousands of people have been murdered since 2000 for being accused of witchcraft, mostly women in rural areas.