Overview
- The attack occurred Tuesday night in No. 1 Beloguri Munda village in the Howraghat area of Karbi Anglong, Assam.
- A group of villagers allegedly entered the home, assaulted the couple with sharp weapons, and set the house on fire, killing both.
- The victims were identified as Gardi Birowa, 43, and his wife, Mira Birowa, 33.
- Police and district administration officials reached the site and opened an investigation, and News18 reports all accused have been arrested.
- Authorities attributed the violence to rumours and superstition linked to witchcraft accusations, which are prosecutable under state law.