Black magic: Woman, her daughters thrashed for kidnapping infant

Hubli | Tuesday | 22nd May, 2018

Summary:

The accused Shantamma and her two daughters got close to the couple and allegedly kidnapped the boy on April 29. Trouble began after a video showing children abducted by ‘child-lifters’ being killed and their parts chopped reached cellphones of locals. The infant sustained injuries to his neck due to the practice of black magic, the couple alleged in a police complaint.The couple, which has three children, shifted to the locality five months ago. After a tip-off, the parents rushed to Bengaluru and rescued the infant. Six men have been arrested in connection with the case.Susmita Bellam, a resident of Raichur, claimed maids from other states are fearing for their life..