India, Aug. 30 -- On the fateful night of August 1, a horrific incident took place in Chirang district in Assam. Two families were dragged out of their homes and brutally assaulted on the suspicion of being 'witches' and 'practicing sorcery.'

The locals of Bhurbasti village attacked Parmeswar Sutradhar, his wife Manjula Satrudhar and Gendi Basumatary, based on the rumour about the two families practicing sorcery, which they thought was the reason behind villagers suddenly falling sick. The timely intervention by the police resulted in the family being rescued, but the social stigma of being branded as 'witches' will remain with them forever.

In another incident at Chokoli Pathar village in Golaghat, Assam, 68-year-old Lakhiram Kheruwal ...