Tribal couple hacked to death

Baripada (Odisha), Sep 20 (PTI) A tribal couple was hackedto death allegedly on the suspicion of practising witchcraftat Kathachua Ambadahi village in Mayurbhanj district today. Hadi Purty (60) and his wife Madei Purty (55) were killedby unidentified assailants in the wee hours when they wereasleep, Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Udala Suresh Patrasaid. One person was detained for interrogation, Patra said,adding that the killing could have taken place on thesuspicion of their practising black magic. PTI CORR SKN PRRCB