Albinos are being hunted for their body parts. Albinos are being targeted for their body parts and this superstition has pushed more than 7,000 - 10,000 albinos to a lead a life in constant fear of being murdered by criminal gangs. Superstition in AfricaBody parts of albinistic people have magical powers and bring good luck. Another myth is that bones of albinistic people contain gold or have medicinal, magical powers. At least 18 people have been killed and at least 5 people have been abducted since 2014 who remain missing till date.

Source: India Today June 08, 2016 07:07 UTC