Mother, minor son burnt alive in witchcraft row

In a gruesome incident that has sent shockwaves across Jharkhand, a woman and her minor son were burnt alive by a group of villagers on suspicion of practising witchcraft in West Singhbhum district, officials said on Wednesday.

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The incident occurred late Tuesday night under the Kumardungi police station limits.

According to police, the accused allegedly barged into the family's house, poured petrol on the woman and her child, and set them ablaze. Both died on the spot.

The woman's husband also sustained severe burn injuries while attempting to save them and has been admitted to a nearby hospital, where his condition is stated to be critical.