Villagers beat exorcist to death in Bihar

An exorcist was beaten to death by villagers of Damdamapur in Katihar district. Jai Singh (40), who was an exorcist, was beaten to death at Gorakhnath temple premises in the village, police inspector Ashok Singh said.

"Today, after a villager made allegation that the exorcist had killed 101 persons, Jai Singh was taken to Gorakhnath temple and was asked to swear by touching the idol that he had not committed the crime. However, the exorcist refused to do so," Singh said.

The villagers then got infuriated and beat the exorcist to death. His wife was also injured in the attack, the police officer said.

Three women have been arrested in this connection.link