3 Things Witch-hunting crimes, Uttarkashi rescue efforts, and India responds to nuclear threats
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Aug 12, 2025 Shubham Tigga, a reporter for The Indian Express, highlights a chilling witch-hunting case in Jharkhand, where a woman's tragic death reflects deep-rooted societal issues. Aishwarya Raj, also from The Indian Express, provides updates from Uttarkashi, where severe flash floods have left dozens missing and rescue operations facing daunting hurdles. The discussion wraps up with India's firm response to nuclear threats from Pakistan, shedding light on the ongoing regional tensions and the implications for national security.
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Widow Bhavi Singh's Fatal Attack
- Bhavi Singh was followed and killed with a small sword-like knife while collecting her pension.
- Her family says witch accusations escalated over years before the arrest.
Witch-Hunting As Gendered Organized Crime
- Shubham Tigga says witch-hunting functions as gender-based organized crime rooted in land, economic and social disputes.
- Victims are often single or widowed women targeted for vulnerability, not mere superstition.
Combine Police Action With Social Interventions
- Combine police action with long-term social and awareness programs to break witch-branding cycles.
- Fund NGOs and Garima centres and pursue community interventions, not only murder charges.