Delhi Doctor Kills Househelp Over "Black Magic", Cops Say He Was "Depressed"
A doctor in Delhi has been arrested for the murder of his domestic help, claiming he acted due to distress caused by her alleged practice of black magic. Police are currently investigating the incident and the doctor's mental health history.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues surrounding mental health awareness and the persistence of superstition-related violence in urban settings.
A doctor has been arrested for allegedly bludgeoning his 45-year-old househelp with a bat and then stabbing her with a knife at his house in Delhi's upscale Mount Kailash area.
The report provides a factual account of police statements and the suspect's claims without editorializing.
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