New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- A mother was sentenced to three years in prison after her daughter died following an exorcism ritual. The birth giver turned into a life taker after she gave in to her superstitious beliefs. The harrowing incident was reported in southern China's Shenzhen.

According to a recent report by Shenzhen Municipal People's Procuratorate, the convicted mother identified as Li was awarded three-year imprisonment sentence for negligent homicide. The incident came to light when the daughter was found dead the next morning after the ritual intended to rid her of demons claimed the daughter's life, South China Morning Post reported.

Li had two daughters who shared the same beliefs as their mother. Obsessed with superstitious prac...