Elderly Man Murdered in Jharkhand Over Suspicions of Black Magic

Palamu, October 21 (Daily Kiran) : In Palamu district, Jharkhand, a 61-year-old man was brutally murdered with a sharp weapon on Wednesday, amid allegations of black magic. The incident occurred in the village of Mangaradiha, located in the Naudihah market block.

The victim has been identified as Sitaram. Reports indicate that a 30-year-old local resident, Vivek Kumar, had been ill for the past ten days, leading his family to suspect that Sitaram had cast a spell on him. This suspicion created tension between the two families.

On the morning of the attack, during a confrontation over these allegations, Sitaram was assaulted with a sharp object, resulting in his death. Following the incident, local police arrived at the scene to begin their investigation. Prashant Kumar, the sub-divisional police officer of Chhatarpur, also visited the site to assess the situation and gather information from his officers.

The police have taken custody of the body and initiated the necessary legal procedures, including sending it for post-mortem examination. Investigators are currently questioning Sitaram’s family, neighbors, and others connected to the incident.

As of now, it remains unclear who is responsible for the murder. Authorities are working to determine the individuals involved and the circumstances surrounding the crime. According to DSP Prashant Kumar, the investigation will clarify the role of any family members of Vivek Kumar in this tragic event, as police explore all potential leads and identify suspects for further action.