He ruled out witch-hunting, as speculated initially, as the reason for the triple murder. The victims — Bibi Devi, Lakhomani Devi and Taramoni Devi — were hacked to death in the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday. The murders sent shock waves across Jharkhand, as rumours spread that the women became victims of the superstitious practice of witch-hunting. Police suspect Bibi Devi, 60, Lakhomani Devi and Taramoni Devi were murdered in their sleep. Police are assessing information that Bibi Devi, Lakhimoni and Taramoni opposed the brothers.

Source: Hindustan Times October 25, 2017 17:34 UTC