Woman beaten in Kailali over witchcraft accusation, four arrested

Four people have been arrested in Kailali on charges of beating a woman after accusing her of witchcraft.

The incident occurred around 9 pm on Tuesday night when 56-year-old Hasanadevi Dagaura of Milanpur, Bhajani Municipality-5, was beaten while she was asleep at her own home, with the attackers accusing her of being a witch.

Police have registered a case against the accused under the offense related to witchcraft accusations. Police said further investigation is underway after obtaining a remand extension from the Kailali District Court.