Sonbhadra, Oct. 20 -- A horrifying incident of suspected witchcraft-related violence unfolded in Nagwa village under Duddhi police station limits in Uttar Pradesh's Sobhadra, where a man brutally murdered his 20-year-old nephew, police said today.
According to reports, the victim, Jeet Singh, was sitting at the doorstep of his house using his mobile phone last evening when his uncle, Chhotu Singh, attacked him with a sharp weapon. The attacker struck Jeet directly on the neck, causing him to collapse and writhe in pain.
Jeet's sister, who was nearby, tried to intervene, but Chhotu also attempted to assault her. She managed to escape and raised an alarm, calling other family members for help. However, by the time they arrived, the accused ...