Woman 'raped' for 79 days in Odisha in name of magic remedy over marital feud

A man practicing witchcraft has been accused of raping a woman for around 11 weeks in the name of sorcery treatment in Odisha. The shocking revelation has come to fore from Jaleswar area of Balasore district. 

According to sources, the mother-in-law of the woman had sought help from a black magician to resolve marital tensions developing between her son and daughter-in-law.

The sorcerer had been regularly paying visits to the woman's residence since February this year to perform various rituals. 

Recently, the woman came up with the allegations that the quack had been sexually assaulting her in the name of treatment. 

Accusing the sorcerer of beating her and her son, the woman also approached the police seeking justice. Meanwhile, police have said that an investigation has been launched into the case.  

"As per the FIR by the complainant, a case under number 169 has been registered at Jaleswar Police Station. Investigation is underway and action will be taken as per the findings," said Ankita Kumbhakar, Jaleswar SDPO.