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Rajasthan couple flee after tribal woman branded ‘witch’, assaulted over deaths
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Rajasthan couple flee after tribal woman branded ‘witch’, assaulted over deaths

A 40-year-old tribal woman in Rajasthan was allegedly labeled a 'witch' by local villagers, leading to her assault and subsequent forced displacement from her home along with her husband. The incident reportedly occurred in a tribal-dominated village approximately 30 kilometers from Sirohi district headquarters. According to the woman's complaint, the villagers beat her, cut her hair, tore her clothes, and threatened her life, forcing the couple to flee the village. The woman claims that the villagers blamed her for two recent deaths in the community and demanded a traditional penalty of 10 lakh rupees per death as mautana. Additionally, she alleges that the villagers conspired to take over her agricultural land after she and her husband were displaced. The couple sought protection from the Sirohi superintendent of police, who confirmed that an investigation into the matter has been initiated.

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Hindustan Times logoHindustan TimesIndependentCenter8 hr. ago
Rajasthan couple flee after tribal woman branded ‘witch’, assaulted over deaths

A 40-year-old tribal woman in Rajasthan was allegedly labeled a 'witch' by local villagers, leading to her assault and subsequent forced displacement from her home along with her husband. The incident reportedly occurred in a tribal-dominated village approximately 30 kilometers from Sirohi district headquarters. According to the woman's complaint, the villagers beat her, cut her hair, tore her clothes, and threatened her life, forcing the couple to flee the village. The woman claims that the villagers blamed her for two recent deaths in the community and demanded a traditional penalty of 10 lakh rupees per death as mautana. Additionally, she alleges that the villagers conspired to take over her agricultural land after she and her husband were displaced. The couple sought protection from the Sirohi superintendent of police, who confirmed that an investigation into the matter has been initiated.

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