Elderly woman intimidated in an allegation of being witch
A single elderly woman of 67 years old was beaten and injured by a army man and three other Shaman (witchdoctor) in an allegation of being witch.
The victim’s party accused that she was beaten by Nepal army man Dhan Bahadur Thapa, 35, Harka Bahadur Pulami, 45, Khol Bahadur Pulami, 63 and 55 years old Tham Bahadur Magar, 55 on the night of November 14 on charge of being witch.
Police have arrested four people on charge of inflicting mental and physical torture on woman.
They are arrested for the investigation according to DSP Shyam Kumar Mahato of District Police Office.
The injured woman is receiving treatment at District Hospital of Dhading and further referred to Star Hospital in Kathmandu.
The accused will be sentenced for up to five years along with Rs 50,000 compensation if found guilty.
Sita Ram Adhikari
Related News
Accused Arrested for Rape
Police arrested 24-year-old Raju Khan of Lamahi Municipality-5 on 1 December for the Crime of raping a 20-year-old woman. The aggrieved party filed a complaint at the Ward Police Office,…
By-election in Karnali Province Being Held Peacefully (Photo Feature)
The by-election for various positions in Karnali Province began peacefully at 7 AM on December 1. The elections are taking place for the position of Vice Chairperson in Sarkegad Rural…
Local Level By-Election: Voting Begins for 41 Positions
The by-election for 41 vacant positions in various local levels across the country began at 7 AM on December 1. According to the Election Commission, voting will continue until 5…
In Picture: Local Level By-election 2081
The by-election for 41 vacant positions in various local levels across the country began at 7 AM on December 1. Voters have been queuing up since morning to cast their…
Election Commission Reports 62% Voter Participation in By-Elections
The Election Commission reported that 62% of voters participated in the December 1 by-elections for 41 vacant positions. The Election Commission stated that the final voter list for the local…
