In Nawada district, Bihar, a couple was attacked by villagers on suspicion of witchcraft. The incident happened late on 26 Aug 2025 in Panchu Garh Musahri village. The villagers forced the couple to wear garlands of shoes, shaved their heads, and paraded them on the streets. The husband died due to the injuries, and the wife was seriously hurt. Police arrested 17 people, including nine women, in connection with the attack. The violence started after villagers blamed the couple for disrupting music during a local ceremony. The couple had been harassed for some time over witchcraft suspicions. Police are investigating the case further. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 21:59 IST; source: link)