Hazaribagh, April 2 -- Police have arrested three persons, including the mother of a minor girl, in connection with her murder in Vishnugarh area of Hazaribagh district, officials said.
According to police, the incident took place in Kusumba village on March 24 and was initially reported as a case under suspicious circumstances.
Superintendent of Police Anjani Anjan said investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) revealed that the killing was allegedly linked to superstition.
He said the accused include the victim's mother Reshmi Devi, along with Bhim Ram and Shanti Devi alias Bhagatini, all residents of the same village.
Police said the accused were arrested following questioning and examination of evidence during the investig...