Superstitions

Grandfather booked for allegedly killing 38-day-old infant over superstition in Tamil Nadu

June 17, 2024

Grandfather booked for allegedly killing 38-day-old infant over superstition in Tamil Nadu

Veeramuthu, the grandfather, confessed to the police that he killed the child following instructions from an astrologer.

February 22, 2024
Infant hurt in fall during temple ritual: Cops slap charges against parents, temple officials

Action was initiated against the parents of the child, natives of Pathanapuram, and also against the temple administration.
May 04, 2023
Two women, girl incarcerated by women sorcerer in Pathanamthitta; rescued

The woman sorcerer, identified as 52-year old Shobhana of Vasanthi Amma Madom, however, is absconding.
January 21, 2023
In-laws make Pune woman drink water laced with powdered human bones

The victim, aged around 27, lodged a complaint with Sinhgad Police Station which swung into action and arrested the woman's husband Jayant Kokale, her in-laws and three others.
January 15, 2023
Anti-superstition Bill awaits Chief Minister's nod

The bill seeks imprisonment of 7 years and a fine of Rs 5,000 which may extend up to Rs 50,000 for engaging in superstitious practices and sorcery, or encouraging such acts.
October 17, 2022
Govt to consult religious heads before drawing up anti-superstition bill

A draft bill would be presented in the Legislative Assembly only after accurately defining rituals and evil practices.
October 14, 2022
Proposed anti-Black Magic Bill will fail to cure Kerala of superstitious beliefs. Here's why

The Bill is modelled on Maharashtra’s Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013.

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