Baloda Bazar Crime News: Four members of a family, including an innocent 11-month-old child, were murdered on suspicion of witchcraft last Thursday (September 12) in Baloda Bazar-Bhatapara district of Chhattisgarh. Police officials informed that three suspects from the village have been detained in the murder case. The accused include a man and his two sons. At present, the police is interrogating them. 

The police officer said that the incident took place at around 6.30 pm in Chharched village of Kasdol police station area. The deceased include Chaitram Kaivartya (47), his sisters - Jamuna (28) and Yashoda (30) and Jamuna's 11-month-old son Yash. Police have detained Ramnath Patle and his two sons in this case.

Villagers told the police that Ramnath Patle's daughter had been ill for some time and his family members suspected that her illness was the result of black magic practiced by Chaitram's mother. Officials said the three accused barged into Chaitram's house and attacked him with sharp
weapons and a hammer.

All four members of the family, including the child, died a painful death due to the continuous attacks. He told that during the attack, Chaitram's mother was not at home, she had gone somewhere with her other son. 

Assurance of strict action

Now Chhattisgarh Police has registered a case in this matter and is interrogating the accused after taking them into custody. Soon all the evidence and witnesses will be collected and the investigation will be completed. Strictest action has been assured if the allegations are found to be true.