Youth Arrested for Allegedly Killing Aunt Over Witchcraft Suspicion in Sundargarh

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Youth Arrested for Allegedly Killing Aunt Over Witchcraft Suspicion in Sundargarh

Police arrested a youth in Sundargarh district for allegedly murdering his aunt on suspicion of practising witchcraft. The accused confessed to the crime, and the weapon used in the attack has been seized.

Published by Abhishek Swain | March 02, 2026

Police in Odisha’s Sundargarh district have arrested a youth accused of murdering his aunt in Jhiripani village under Kutra police station limits, barely 48 hours after the crime. The accused allegedly slit the throat of the victim, identified as Sarojini, suspecting her of practising witchcraft.

The incident took place on February 27 during the daytime while the victim’s son was at school. When he returned home, he found his mother lying in a pool of blood and alerted villagers, who subsequently informed the police. Officers reached the spot, recovered the body, and initiated an investigation.

According to Badagaon Sub-Divisional Police Officer Bibhuti Bhusan Bhoi, the accused was apprehended within 48 hours and confessed to the crime. Police also seized the knife allegedly used in the murder. The motive behind the attack was reportedly driven by superstition. The accused is the son of the deceased woman’s brother-in-law.

Family members of the victim have demanded strict punishment for the accused. Police stated that further investigation into the case is ongoing.