Police step up vigil to prevent witchcraft-related violence
The Hindu
They are conducting awareness programmes to educate people in Agency
The district police have stepped up vigil to deal against witchcraft-related violence in the Agency areas of Visakhapatnam district.
Following instructions from Superintendent of Police B. Krishna Rao, the rural police organised a rally at Araku town and have also initiated steps to conduct awareness programmes to educate people urging them not to believe in superstitions, including blackmagic and witchcraft.

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