BENGALURU (Lord Media): A 65-year-old woman has been arrested in the Indian state of Karnataka for allegedly attempting to perform black magic on a judge. The woman is accused of scattering white mustard seeds on the judge’s chair to win a land dispute case.
Court staff noticed the mustard seeds on the judge’s seat and found the situation suspicious, prompting them to review CCTV footage. The footage revealed the woman committing the act, leading to a police report and her subsequent arrest.
Police acted swiftly to apprehend the accused. According to police officials, during initial investigations, the woman confessed to believing that the act would help her win the case.
The woman was presented in a local court, where she was remanded to 14 days in judicial custody. The incident has sparked a renewed debate in India about superstition, black magic, and the judicial system.
