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Jharkhand man held for killing two sisters in ritual killing
A Jharkhand resident has been arrested following the deaths of two sisters, whom he allegedly killed as part of a ritualistic practice he believed would cure his ailments. The suspect surrendered at a police station and investigators recovered the murder weapon at the scene.
LSN India ·
Police in Jharkhand have arrested a man in connection with the deaths of two sisters in what officials describe as a ritual killing. According to investigators, the suspect was motivated by a belief that the act would provide healing from his illnesses.
The man turned himself in at a police station located approximately 15 kilometres from the incident site. Upon his surrender, law enforcement officials initiated a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
During the course of the investigation, police recovered an axe at the scene, which has been identified as the weapon used in the incident. Authorities have registered a case and begun detailed questioning of the suspect to establish a complete timeline of events and determine the exact nature of his beliefs that led to the alleged crime.
The incident has drawn attention to concerns regarding superstitious practices in certain parts of the state. Jharkhand Police stated that further investigation is underway to establish all aspects of the case and determine if any additional charges will be filed against the accused.