Jharkhand: Witch doctor killed by son suspecting hand behind grandson's death
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Medininagar (PTI): A 60-year-old 'ojha' (witch doctor) has been killed allegedly by his son suspecting his hand behind his grandson's death in Jharkhand's Palamu district, police said on Wednesday.
The incident took place in Majhion village in Palamu district.
The accused had a quarrel with his father over a family issue and a fortnight after that incident, his son died earlier this month. He suspected his father was behind his son's death, Medininagar Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Rishabh Garg said.
While the deceased was going out for work on Monday, his son and daughter-in-law thrashed him with sticks and seriously injured him, the officer said.
He was taken to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, Garg said.
The couple has fled the village after the incident and a manhunt has been launched to nab them, he added.
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Teen killed after being hit by private bus in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was allegedly hit and run over by a private bus while crossing a road here on Friday, police said.
The deceased was identified as Varun, they said.
According to police, the accident occurred around 11:30 am on the Hennur–Bagalur main road.
The boy who crossing the road on foot when he was allegedly struck by the bus and came under its rear wheel, leading to his death on the spot.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead.
Following the incident, family members and locals staged a protest by blocking the Hennur–Bagalur road, resulting in heavy traffic congestion in the area.
The driver of the bus has been detained, and further legal action is being initiated, a senior police officer said, adding that an investigation is underway.
