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Police said that locals observed suspicious movement in their house and heard loud screams and chants. According to Kanchikacherla sub-inspector D Sandeep , they received a tip off from the locals in the morning and raided the house.The family members were caught red-handed performing the black magic-puja inside a 11-foot deep hole in the house. KRISHNA DISTRICT: Police arrested seven persons for allegedly holding tantrik rituals and sorcerous prayers at a residence at Chevitikallu village under Kanchikacherla mandal in Krishna district on Monday.The main accused was identified as Thota Srinivas, the resident who, along with his family members, held the ritual. Srinivas decided to do the ritual after believing the superstitious words of a saint and relatives. Meanwhile, rumours of human sacrifice spread like wild fire, causing panic among the residents.Police clarified that no human sacrifice had been observed by them at the house..