Beaten for days
Pakistan: Pregnant woman killed during exorcism
A 30-year-old Pakistani woman who showed signs of mental illness has died during a Hindu exorcism ritual. The pregnant woman had previously been beaten and kicked for days in a temple.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen According to Pakistani police, the questionable ritual took place on the grounds of a temple in the southern province of Sindh. The expectant mother was held there for days. According to local media, people living near the temple reported screams in the night that robbed them of their sleep.
Healer in custody
The woman's family had turned in good faith to two self-proclaimed healers. There is hardly any access to psychiatric care in the remote region. After the death of the 30-year-old, both healers were arrested. The temple premises were also searched and an autopsy was carried out on the woman.
Exorcism widespread in the country
In Pakistan, practices such as exorcism are widespread, especially in rural areas, among the Muslim majority as well as the Hindu and Christian minorities. One of the reasons for this is a lack of doctors or clinics for mental illnesses.
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