Siliguri, 04th July: A tragic incident has shocked Siliguri as a woman named Bachamani Tudu passed away at the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) following a brutal assault allegedly by her in-laws, who accused her of being a ‘witch’.
According to reports, Bachamani Tudu, a resident of an area adjacent to Petki in Phansidewa sub-division, had recently lost her husband. Later, she was subjected to severe physical violence and attacked with sharp weapons by her in-laws under the accusation of being a witch. Following the assault, she was brought to her brother’s house and subsequently admitted to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital for treatment. Despite medical efforts, Tudu succumbed to her injuries late Wednesday night.
The incident has sparked outrage and mourning among the deceased woman’s family and the local community. Significantly, three individuals have been arrested by the police in connection with the assault. Meanwhile, after the autopsy on Thursday, the family of the deceased broke down in tears when the body of the woman was taken to her brother’s house. The brother of the deceased demanded the arrest and strict punishment against all the culprits.