Barabanki: Woman Dies After Being Tied to Pillar for 10 Days During Faith-Healing Ritual, Husband Arrested
A 33-year-old woman died after allegedly being tied to a pillar for nearly 10 days as part of a faith-healing ritual in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district, police said on Wednesday.
A 33-year-old woman died after she was allegedly tied to a pillar for around 10 days as part of a faith-healing ritual in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district. Police have arrested her husband, a self-styled godman and his associate in connection with the case. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances leading to her death, according to a report.
Woman Allegedly Restrained for Days
Police said the victim, Ruby Yadav, was taken to a shrine in the Deva area, where rituals were reportedly performed to treat her alleged mental illness. According to investigators, she was kept tied to a pillar for several days, during which her health deteriorated. She was later taken to a community health centre, where doctors declared her dead.Β Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Man Kills Cop Wife, 3-Year-Old Son in INR 2 Crore Insurance Plot in Rampur.
Three Held, Investigation Continues
Based on a complaint filed by the victim's father, police arrested her husband Ankit Yadav, self-styled godman Munna, 71, and his associate Kadir Ahmad, 55. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody. Officials said further legal action will depend on the post-mortem findings and the outcome of the investigation.Β Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Teacher Dies by Suicide in Ballia Due to Financial Pressure for Sisterβs Wedding.
Concerns Over Unscientific Practices
The incident has renewed concerns over unscientific faith-healing practices, particularly in cases involving mental illness. Police have urged families to seek timely medical treatment and said the investigation will establish the exact sequence of events and any criminal liability.
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