Synopsis: On 2 November, a local pujari, Shivan from Thiruvalla, was brought home to perform rituals that turned violent. The woman was allegedly forced to drink alcohol, smoke beedis, eat ash, and suffered burn injuries over nearly ten hours.

A woman from Kottayam was allegedly subjected to hours of brutal physical and mental torture by her husband and in-laws during a black magic ritual.

Police have arrested three men, Akhildas (26), his father Das (55), and Sivadas (54) in connection with the case.

According to police, Akhildas married the victim being in a romantic relationship with her, but soon after, his mother accused the woman of being possessed.

On 2 November, a local pujari, Shivan from Thiruvalla, was brought home to perform rituals that turned violent. The woman was alleg

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