family lodged a murder report.An investigation led officers to Mallick, who confessed to the crime under interrogation.On Sunday he was arrested at the Khantapara police station, along with his son Bhagrirathi who was also allegedly involved in the killing.
Odisha is the poorest state in India with low literacy and education rates, and black magic is still practised in some rural areas.
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