Overview
- The killing was reported on January 29 in Kolarafulia village under Betnoti police jurisdiction in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district.
- Police identified the deceased as Raimani Singh, 55, and the accused as her son, Tapan Singh, 35.
- Investigators said he suspected her of performing witchcraft on his wife, who often fell ill.
- Officers said the woman died on the spot, a murder case was registered at Betnoti police station, and the suspect was arrested.
- The body was sent to PRM Medical College and Hospital in Baripada for postmortem, and initial reports were carried via a PTI wire republished by multiple outlets.