GUWAHATI, July 25 - The State government today said that police have so far arrested 16 persons involved in the killing of Purnima Orang, and all of them have been sent to judicial custody.
Orang, an inhabitant of No 1 Bhimajuli village under Biswanath Chariali PS, was killed by a group of people, who branded her a witch, on July 20, 2015.
An official statement reiterated the State government�s stand on introducing a strong legislation to curb this menace. The statement added that the Bill in this regard is proposed to be introduced in the summer session of the State Legislative Assembly.
It further said that all OCs and ICs of police stations and outposts of Sonitpur district have been instructed take precautionary measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents. They have also been directed to organise meetings among different tribes and communities for spreading awareness against witch hunting.
