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In a shocking incident rooted in superstition, a youth was allegedly tied up and brutally assaulted by villagers on suspicion of practicing witchcraft. The incident took place in Basudevpur village under Digapahandi Police Station in Ganjam district.
The victim has been identified as K. Panchanan.
According to reports, Panchanan was targeted after a young woman from the village fell seriously ill and was admitted to the hospital. When doctors failed to diagnose her condition, her family and relatives suspected that black magic might be involved. Acting on this suspicion, they blamed Panchanan for allegedly causing the illness t...