One Arrested in Rautahat for Allegedly Beating and Forcing Woman to Eat Feces on Witchcraft Accusation
Summary
A 55-year-old woman in Rautahat was beaten and forcibly fed feces on accusations of witchcraft. One person has been arrested and further investigations are ongoing.
Key Points
- A 55-year-old single woman in Katahariya Municipality, Rautahat, was beaten and forced to eat feces after being accused of witchcraft.
- Local individuals including Gauri Sah Kalwar verbally abused and physically assaulted the woman, blaming her for a child's illness.
- The victim filed a complaint at the Garuda Area Police Office, leading to the arrest of Shankar Majhi.
- Police are investigating and taking legal action against the arrested individual and searching for others involved.
