Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Four people have been arrested in India's Jharkhand for allegedly burning a woman and her 10-month-old son to death over accusations of practising witchcraft.

The incident occurred earlier this week at the Kudsai hamlet, a remote tribal settlement located 250km from the state capital Ranchi, according to the BBC.

The victim's husband also sustained serious burn injuries and is currently receiving treatment in the hospital.

Police are continuing efforts to locate more suspects who may have been involved.

The BBC reported that the arrestees are in custody and have not issued any public statements.

The National Crime Records Bureau says over 2,500 people, the majority of them being women, were killed across India betwe...