Sitaram, the village’s 61‑year‑old farmer, was attacked by an unknown assailant during a heated argument with Vivek Kumar, a 30‑year‑old resident who had been ill for ten days. The dispute erupted after Kumar’s family blamed Sitaram for casting a curse that allegedly worsened his illness, a claim rooted in long‑standing superstitions that still grip parts of Jharkhand.
Police arrived within hours of the incident, led by Sub‑Divisional Police Officer Prashant Kumar, who inspected the scene and collected statements from witnesses. The body was taken to a local hospital where a post‑mortem was conducted after the police completed the necessary legal formalities.
The investigation has broadened to include all persons connected to the conflict, with officers interrogating Sitaram’s relatives, neighbors, and even the family of Vivek Kumar to trace the motive and identify perpetrators. No suspect has yet been named, and the number of people involved remains unknown.
Meanwhile, authorities are preparing to file charges once evidence is compiled. The police are also reviewing similar recent cases, such as the knife attack in Jamshedpur, to determine whether a pattern of violence tied to superstitious disputes is emerging across the state.