Three get life term for killing couple in witch-hunting case

Ranchi | Thursday | 26th April, 2018

Summary:

RANCHI: Additional judicial magistrate (AJC) Ranchi on Wednesday sentenced three persons for life in connection with a case of witch hunting. The court passed the order with a rider that the convicts should serve a minimum term of 25 years behind the bars. She said seven-year-old son of her sister-in-law managed to escape the attack by hiding under a table. All three have been found guilty under section 302 and 34 of Indian Penal Code and section of 4 of Prevention of Witch Hunting Act. Pornima sustained injuries on her hand and leg in the incident..