Odisha: 3 family members thrashed over suspicion of witchcraft in Ganjam, 16 arrested

Three family members were allegedly thrashed by villagers accusing them of practicing witchcraft in Odisha's Ganjam district. On Sunday, police arrested 16 people for their involvement in the attack.

Three family members were allegedly thrashed by villagers in Odisha's Ganjam district over suspicion of witchcraft, police said on Sunday. On Friday, the villagers allegedly assaulted Bimal Nayak (45), who claimed innocence and also attacked his wife and son when they tried to save him.