Mandi (Himachal Pradesh): Twenty-one people have been arrested for allegedly beating and parading an old woman upon suspicion of witchcraft here in Sarkaghat.
According to police, the incident happened on November 6 but it came to their notice after the video of the same went viral on social media on November 9.
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"Thereafter, police contacted the complainant and took the statement. An FIR was lodged and subsequently, 21 people including 14 men and 7 women were arrested," said Gurdev Chand Sharma, SP, Mandi.
"Investigation is going on and strict action will be taken against those found involved," he added.
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