A family in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills narrowly escaped harm after a mob of around 200 people attacked their home in Sohra’s Khliehshnong area, accusing them of practising witchcraft, police confirmed on October 31.

The attack occurred around 9.30 pm on October 30, when the house of Ham Shangpliang was surrounded by an angry crowd that allegedly threatened to burn it down. Police said the situation became “extremely volatile” as the mob ignored repeated warnings to disperse.

A police statement said the violence was triggered by claims from a boy who alleged he had “visions” of Shangpliang and believed he had been placed under a spell. The unverified claim quickly spread through the area, sparking panic and fuelling mob mobilisation.

Sohra police teams and local magistrates rushed to t

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