India, May 20 -- In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death while the body was burnt by villagers on suspicion of practising witchcraft in Talamundali under Badamba block of Odisha's Cuttack district. Police have arrested at least 25 persons in connection with the case.Odisha Business Directory

Discover more Tourist Destinations Odisha Travel Guide Sambad English Magazine The deceased has been identified as Tikam Behera. According to reports, some villagers suspected Tikam of practising black magic and blamed him for problems faced by several families in the village.

The incident reportedly took place on the night of May 10. Around 11 pm, a group of villagers allegedly dragged Tikam out of his house and held...