Based on the complaint lodged by the victim's son, police registered a case and arrested 10 villagers of Belapunji village. Based on the complaint lodged by the victim's son, police registered a case and arrested 10 villagers of Belapunji village. File photo| EPSBERHAMPUR: Police on Sunday arrested 10 people for allegedly assaulting a 59-year-old man on suspicion of being a sorcery practitioner at Belapunji village in Belaguntha area of Ganjam district. Police said Sethy went to the temple in Belapunji to worship the village deity on Saturday night. Based on the complaint lodged by Sethy’s son, police registered a case and arrested 10 villagers of Belapunji village.

Source: Indian Express March 10, 2026 05:26 UTC