Sorceress allegedly conducting black magic rituals involving children held in Kerala

A sorceress, who allegedly had been conducting black magic rituals involving children, landed in police custody in Malayalapuzha in this Kerala district on Thursday.

41-year old woman was held by a police team in wake of a purported video in which she could be seen conducting some rituals with a child sitting in front of her went viral on social media platforms.

Her husband, a 39-year old man, was also taken into custody by police team from ir residence here in morning.

After gruesome human sacrifice incident of Elanthoor vill here triggered shock waves in society on Tuesday, activists of progressive outfits including Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) took out a protest march in area against her alleged black magic practises.

In purported video, she could be seen chanting matras and even  dancing and a child, sitting in front of her, was seen suddenly falling unconscious.

A police source told PTI that video, which went viral on social media or day, was said to be an old one.

"We will examine it. Anyway, y are under custody w. We are taking m for medical examination w," source said.

A senior police official later told reporters here that re were serious allegations against woman.

"A DySP-led team will probe matter...Besides charges of black magic practices, several nuisance complaints were also re against m," he said.

Meanwhile, state Health Minister Veena George said government was viewing matter with utmost seriousness. 

"Stringent action will be taken against those who use children for such activities. society should stand united against such practices" minister said, adding public awareness should also be strengned against incidents. 

Kerala police on Tuesday arrested three persons for allegedly sacrificing two women as part of black magic rituals. 

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