Tribal couple killed on suspicion of practicing witchcraft
Hoshangabad, MP, June 6 (UNI) A tribal couple has been killed by their relatives on the suspicion that they practiced witchcraft at Silari village in this district, police said today.
Mukesh and Suresh stabbed Roop Singh and Shiv Pyari to death at their home last evening. The couple died on the spot.
The district borders were sealed on the directions of Superintendent of Police A K Singh. The accused were arrested.
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Story first published: Tuesday, June 6, 2006, 14:05 [IST]