An old woman went to attend a funeral, and he burned her, claiming that she was a witch

A police officer said Thursday that a 60-year-old woman was set on fire following a mass killing in Simdega district in India's Jharkhand state, by locals in a village here on suspicion of practicing witchcraft.

The officer said that five people were arrested in this regard.

The victim had severe burns and was undergoing treatment at Sadar Hospital.

According to the Indian press, Old Lady Devi Jahariya was going to a place nearby in the area to attend a funeral, only to be surprised that some villagers attacked her, who poured kerosene on her and set her on fire, claiming that she was practicing magic that might harm their well-being.

On the other hand, some of the attendees at the funeral ceremonies informed the police forces of what was happening to the old woman, so the police came and rescued her, as she was transferred to a hospital to receive health care.

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