SaralnamaFour men attacked a 65-year-old man in Raksi Chedikhap village, Chatra district, Jharkhand. The attackers, accusing the victim of practicing witchcraft, cut off his ear with a sharp weapon. They also assaulted his family members. The injured man received initial treatment at Sadar Hospital and was later referred to Hazaribag for better care. Police arrested one suspect, Uttam Kumar Ray, and are searching for three others: Sitaram Ray, Gautam Kumar Ray, and Madhyam Kumar Ray. Sadar Police Station has registered a case based on the victim's son's complaint. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 02:59 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Four men attacked a 65-year-old man in Raksi Chedikhap village, Chatra district, Jharkhand on 15 Aug 2023
- The attackers, accusing the victim of practicing witchcraft, cut off his ear with a sharp weapon
- They also assaulted his family members