Tag: Latehar

  • Naxalites created havoc in Latehar

    Naxalites created havoc in Latehar

    Latehar: In Latehar, the Naxalites created a lot of havoc late in the night. Maoists set ablaze vehicles engaged in construction works near Chatakpur Saranadih village under Mahuadand police station area. Which includes one Poklon and three tractors. On the information of the incident, the local police reached the spot on Friday morning and took stock of the incident. Along with this, got involved in the investigation of the case.

    Naxalites warned laborers

    In connection with the incident, it is being told that the incident was carried out by the Naxalites of the CPI Maoist organization. According to the information, armed Naxalites reached the siding of the road construction site late on Thursday night. After which the Naxalites removed the laborers from there. After which the tractors and poklen standing on the spot were set on fire. Because of which all the vehicles started burning in smoke. At the same time, the Naxalites warned the laborers that they should not start work without the orders of the organization, otherwise they will have to face bad consequences.

  • Couple beaten to death over witchcraft suspicion in Latehar

    Couple beaten to death over witchcraft suspicion in Latehar

    Ranchi: A couple was thrashed to death on the suspicion of witchcraft following the panchayat’s order in Fasla village in Jharkhand’s Latehar district.

    The couple was thrashed to death on Tuesday after the panchayat claimed that the village is getting affected adversely due to their black magic. The deceased were identified as Sibal Ganjhu and his wife. After getting the information, police reached the spot and sent the bodies for post-mortem. The panchayat was held on Tuesday night during which the couple was forcedly produced before it and beaten to death on its order.

    Senior police officers, who reached the spot, said that such an incident is a blot on society and the guilty will be punished.

    Over 5000 cases since 2015

    On an average, Jharkhand records 60-70 deaths every year over allegations of witchcraft. Over 5,000 cases have been registered with the police since 2015. Since its formation on November 15, 2000, Jharkhand has recorded 1,050 cases in the name of witchcraft and black magic.