Two big incidents in Jharkhand, dead bodies of father and 2 children found in a well in Jamtara, family destroyed on suspicion of witchcraft in Godda

News India Live, Digital Desk: Heartbreaking news has emerged from Jamtara and Godda districts of Jharkhand. While in Jamtara, bodies of a father and his two innocent children have been recovered from a well, in Godda, three people of the same family have been brutally murdered as victims of superstition. These incidents have raised serious questions on security and social awareness.

Jamtara: Dead body of father and two children found in a well, suicide or murder?

A sensational case has come to light in Jamtara district, where bodies of a man and his two small children were found floating in a well located near their house.

Identification of the dead: According to local police, the dead include a father and his two innocent children.

Police investigation: Initially it is being considered as a suicide related to family feud or financial crisis, but the police is also investigating from the angle of murder. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem.

Godda: Orgy of superstition, murder of husband, wife and son on suspicion of being ‘witch’

An incident that puts humanity to shame has taken place in Danga village of Godda district. Here, on suspicion of ‘witchcraft’, a couple and their 12 year old son were brutally murdered by being chopped with an axe.

Event Details: Late on Monday night (16 March 2026), the attackers entered the house and attacked Darbari Murmu (50), his wife Makku Baski (45) and son Jeetnarayan Murmu (12).

Police action: Police, under the leadership of Godda SDPO Ashok Ravidas, took prompt action and arrested 3 accused (Santlal, Hemlal and Talababu Murmu). A blood stained ax has also been recovered from the spot.

Administration’s appeal and social concern

The roots of superstition are still deep in many rural areas of Jharkhand. The Godda incident has once again proved that strict legal measures as well as a massive awareness campaign are needed to stop violence in the name of ‘witches’. At the same time, the Jamtara incident reflects the lack of mental health and family support.

key points:

Arrest: 3 people arrested in Godda triple murder case.

Legal Sections: A case has been registered against the accused under several sections of the Indian Justice Code (BNS), including murder.

Mental Health: Search for suicide note continues in Jamtara case.