Six Sentenced to Life for 1995 Witchcraft Murder

An Assam court sentenced six individuals to life imprisonment for a 1995 witchcraft murder in Kamrup. The verdict addresses a decades-old case involving the killing of a woman based on superstition.

10 Sept, 08:47 — 10 Sept, 14:17

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Why this matters

Witch-hunting and violence against women accused of sorcery remain significant human rights issues in parts of India, particularly in rural areas. This case highlights the long delay between crime and justice, as well as the ongoing legal efforts to prosecute such crimes under specific anti-witchcraft laws.

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Six men were sentenced to life imprisonment
The conviction relates to the 1995 murder of an 80-year-old woman
The victim was accused of practising witchcraft
The trial took place in an Assam court

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Six individuals received life sentences

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The murder occurred in 1995

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Sentencing included Sections 147, 148, 149, 302, 448, and 201 of the Indian Penal Code

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The victim was 80 years old at the time of death

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Specific details regarding the identity of the victim or the exact circumstances of the 1995 crime beyond her age and accusation

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Assam court sentences 6 to life for 1995 witchcraft murder in Kamrup

An Assam court sentenced six men to life imprisonment for the 1995 murder of an 80-year-old woman accused of practising witchcraft.

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ndtvMostly Factual7h ago

6 Get Life Term For Killing Assam Woman Over Witchcraft Suspicion In 1995

The court sentenced them to life imprisonment under Sections 147, 148, 149, 302, 448 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code.

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6 Get Life Term For Killing Assam Woman Over Witchcraft Suspicion In 1995

yle-uutiset10 Sept, 09:33

Mies tuomittiin elinkautiseen vankeuteen oman tukiperheensä äidin murhasta Mikkelissä

helsingin-sanomat10 Sept, 09:34

Mikkelin henkirikos | Nuori mies tuomittiin naisen murhasta elinkautiseen vankeuteen

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hindustan-times10 Sept, 14:17Latest update

Six Sentenced to Life for 1995 Witchcraft Murder

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Assam court sentences 6 to life for 1995 witchcraft murder in Kamrup

6 Get Life Term For Killing Assam Woman Over Witchcraft Suspicion In 1995

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6 Get Life Term For Killing Assam Woman Over Witchcraft Suspicion In 1995

Mies tuomittiin elinkautiseen vankeuteen oman tukiperheensä äidin murhasta Mikkelissä

Mikkelin henkirikos | Nuori mies tuomittiin naisen murhasta elinkautiseen vankeuteen

Assam court sentences 6 to life for 1995 witchcraft murder in Kamrup

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