在印度,一名妇女及其孩子因巫术指控、引起逮捕和谋杀调查而被烧死。 A woman and her child were burned to death in India over witchcraft accusations, sparking arrests and a murder investigation.

警方于2026年2月18日指出, 在Jharkhand的西Singhumbum区, 一名妇女及一岁小孩在被指控施巫术后被烧死。 A woman and her one-year-old child were burned to death in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district after being accused of witchcraft, police said on February 18, 2026. 袭击发生在2月17日晚期,在Kumardungi附近,一群暴徒向受害者浇煤油,放火烧他们。 The attack occurred late February 17 near Kumardungi, where a mob poured kerosene on the victims and set them ablaze. 该妇女的丈夫在试图进行干预时受伤,现在住院。 The woman’s husband, injured while trying to intervene, is hospitalized. 包括妇女在内的12名嫌疑人第二天投降并被捕。 Twelve suspects, including women, surrendered the next day and were arrested. 当局多次提出指控,包括谋杀和共谋等指控,并正在进一步调查。 Authorities have filed an FIR under multiple charges, including murder and conspiracy, and are investigating further. 这一事件凸显了印度农村地区目前由迷信驱动的暴力。 The incident highlights ongoing superstition-driven violence in rural India.