Elderly Woman Killed Over Witchcraft Suspicion in Digboi, 3 Women Arrested
An elderly woman was allegedly killed over suspicions of practising witchcraft in Auguri village of Digboi, triggering tension in the area. Three women have been arrested in connection with the incident, police said.
The incident reportedly took place on November 1, when the victim, identified as Dhumri Saontal, was allegedly attacked with a machete following accusations of witchcraft.
Acting on confidential information, Digboi Police launched an investigation and subsequently arrested three women in connection with the case. The arrested women have since been sent to jail.
A case has been registered vide No. 111/2026 under Sections 3(5), 74, 103(2), 217(a) and 283(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with relevant provisions of the Assam Witch Hunting (Prohibition, Prevention and Protection) Act, 2015.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
