Balasore: A 52-year-old woman from Mallichua village under Soro police limits in Balasore district died on Saturday at SCB Medical College & Hospital in Cuttack, 20 days after being allegedly chained to a tree by villagers on suspicion of practicing witchcraft.

The deceased, Tuni Singh, was one of three members of a tribal family reportedly attacked on September 21.

According to reports, Villagers accused her brother-in-law, Chaita Singh, of sorcery while he was performing a puja at home. He was dragged outside, assaulted, and chained to a tree. Tuni Singh and Chaita’s wife Muni Singh were also reportedly assaulted and tied to the tree when they tried to intervene.

Following a complaint lodged by Chaita’s nephew, Gobinda Singh, police attempted to reach the village but were blocked by

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