Here’s what happened in Tetgama village, Purnia district, Bihar — the tragic incident you mentioned:
On the night of July 6, 2025, nearly 300 villagers gathered and brutally attacked a single family—five members of a traditional healer’s household. The victims were:
- Babu Lal Oraon (65) – the healer
- His mother, Kota Mosmat (75)
- His wife, Sita Devi (60)
- His son, Manjeet Oraon (25)
- His daughter-in-law, Rani Devi (22)
The violence was sparked by the belief that the healer was responsible for the death and illness of children in the area. After a child fell ill, villagers turned violent when the healer couldn’t cure them. Over 50 people (some reports mention up to 300) participated in a mob attack. They beat the family and then tried to burn one of the bodies and haul it away on a tractor to destroy any evidence.
The only survivor was 17-year-old Sonu, the healer’s younger son, who escaped to alert the authorities. The Director General of Police, Vinay Kumar, confirmed the victims were not burned alive—there were no signs of smoke inhalation—but the attempt to conceal the crime was chilling.
So far, three individuals have been arrested:
– Chhotu Oraon (32)
– Mohd Sanaul (31)
– Nakul Oraon (28)
One of them was the tractor driver who helped move a body. The police have filed an FIR and are continuing to investigate, looking into any broader conspiracy.
In response, authorities are planning awareness campaigns to combat superstition and prevent such violent, mob-based justice in the future.
🔍 Key Takeaways
- Brutal mob-lynching of five family members in a superstition-driven attack.
- Villagers erroneously blamed the healer for local child illnesses/deaths.
- Evidence tampering by attempting to burn a body and transport it via tractor.
- Arrests have been made; investigations are ongoing.
- Government is pursuing educational campaigns to root out superstition.