Dibrugarh, March 12 -- Lahowal police have arrested seven individuals in connection with the brutal torture of a 62-year-old Adivasi woman in Romai Tea Estate, Dibrugarh, Assam.

The victim was falsely accused of practicing witchcraft by a group of villagers.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Suraj Sanga (31), Binod Sanga (60), Jumuna Sanga (30), Surajmoni Sanga (30), Sangita Sanga (30), Alisha Sanga (30), and Fulmoni Sanga (29). A case (No. 41/25) has been registered against them under sections 4/7/109/117(2)/189(2)/191(2)/329(3)/61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Lahowal police station.

According to the police, the prime accused, Binod Sanga, is a tantric who allegedly orchestrated the entire incident. "We ha...