In a bizarre incident in Odisha, a team of doctors from Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) surgically removed 77 needles from the head of a teen. The 19-year-old from Ichgaon in Balangir district of Odisha&nbsp;was a victim of sorcery treatment.

According to an India Today report, Reshma Behera was admitted to Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital after she complained of severe headaches. After a CT scan, it was revealed that she had numerous needles inserted in her skull and was referred to VIMSAR for specialised treatment.

After various tests and scans, an intensive surgery was scheduled to remove all the needles. The doctors successfully extracted 77 needles after an operation which lasted several hours.

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Director Bhabagrahi Rath said, “So far, 77 needles have been retrieved from the girl’s head in two surgeries. Fortunately, the needles have not caused any bone injuries, but there are soft tissue injuries.”&nbsp;

According to reports, since her mother's death four years ago, Reshma has been suffering from health issues. The family decided to seek help from a sorcerer in 2021. The&nbsp;needles in her head were detected after she complained of pain, and her family then&nbsp;sought medical help.

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The woman is currently under observation and is recovering at VIMSAR. Doctors will be monitoring her health closely and are optimistic about her recovery.

According to India Today, the woman's father said that she did not know about the needles as she fell unconscious during the sorcerer's session. The sorcerer had taken her into a room for an hour. A complaint against him was registered with the police, after which he was arrested.&nbsp;

This incident raises concerns about widespread superstitious practices being used for medical treatments in rural areas, posing serious risks to health and life.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a bizarre incident in Odisha, a team of doctors from Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) surgically removed 77 needles from the head of a teen.

In a bizarre incident in Odisha, a team of doctors from Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) surgically removed 77 needles from the head of a teen. The 19-year-old from Ichgaon in Balangir district of Odisha was a victim of sorcery treatment. According to an India Today report, Reshma Behera was admitted to Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital after she complained of severe headaches. After a CT scan, it was revealed that she had numerous needles inserted in her skull and was referred to VIMSAR for specialised treatment. After various tests and scans, an intensive surgery was scheduled to remove all the needles. The doctors successfully extracted 77 needles after an operation which lasted several hours. Also Read | Nipah outbreak suspected in India's Kerala, health minister convenes high-level meet Director Bhabagrahi Rath said, “So far, 77 needles have been retrieved from the girl’s head in two surgeries. Fortunately, the needles have not caused any bone injuries, but there are soft tissue injuries.” According to reports, since her mother's death four years ago, Reshma has been suffering from health issues. The family decided to seek help from a sorcerer in 2021. The needles in her head were detected after she complained of pain, and her family then sought medical help. Also Read | Kedarnath landslide: 3 dead, several injured after landslide hits pilgrimage The woman is currently under observation and is recovering at VIMSAR. Doctors will be monitoring her health closely and are optimistic about her recovery. According to India Today, the woman's father said that she did not know about the needles as she fell unconscious during the sorcerer's session. The sorcerer had taken her into a room for an hour. A complaint against him was registered with the police, after which he was arrested. This incident raises concerns about widespread superstitious practices being used for medical treatments in rural areas, posing serious risks to health and life. (With inputs from agencies)

Doctors remove 77 needles from woman’s head in Odisha; sorcerer arrested

Nearly 50 people lost their lives after they were forced to consume an herbal potion to prove that they were not sorcerers in Angola, as said by the police and local officials on Thursday (Mar 14).&nbsp;

These 50 people lost their lives in the period between January and February near the central town of Camacupa, as per Luzia Filemone, who is a local councillor. The police officials confirmed that 50 people were killed in the bizarre act.&nbsp;

While speaking to Angola National Radio broadcaster, Filemone said that the deadly concoction was given to the people for drinking by traditional healers.&nbsp;

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"More than 50 victims were forced to drink this mysterious liquid which, according to traditional healers, proves whether or not a person practices witchcraft," Filemone said.

<h2>Witchcraft's dominance in Angola&nbsp;</h2>

In some rural communities of Angola, the people have a belief in witchcraft even though it is strongly opposed by the church in the country&nbsp;which is predominantly Catholic and a former Portuguese colony.

"It's a widespread practice to make people drink the supposed poison because of the belief in witchcraft," said provincial police spokesperson Antonio Hossi, while speaking about the radio network. He further warned that similar cases have been on the rise.

There are no specific laws against witchcraft in Angola which leaves communities to deal with the issue on their own.&nbsp;

The traditional healers or "marabouts" often settle the allegations of sorcery by making the accused drink a toxic herbal drink known as "Mbulungo." It is believed by many people that if a person dies after&nbsp;drinking the&nbsp;toxic herbal drink, then he or she is proven guilty of practising&nbsp;sorcery.&nbsp;

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In Angola, Bishop Firmino David of Sumbe Diocese last year told ACI Africa that the socio-economic challenges in the country have been forcing some people to "resort to the practice of witchcraft because they believe that with witchcraft, they can get what they want and thus free themselves from poverty and get everything they need to survive."

Firmino appealed to his fellow Angolans "to help rescue people who try to make a living from practices that are harmful to society, including witchcraft and drugs."

While visiting Angola in 2009, Pope Benedict appealed to Catholics to not practice sorcery and witchcraft.

(With inputs from agencies)

Nearly 50 people lost their lives after they were forced to consume an herbal potion to prove that they were not sorcerers in Angola, as said by the police and local officials on Thursday (Mar 14).

Nearly 50 people lost their lives after they were forced to consume an herbal potion to prove that they were not sorcerers in Angola, as said by the police and local officials on Thursday (Mar 14). These 50 people lost their lives in the period between January and February near the central town of Camacupa, as per Luzia Filemone, who is a local councillor. The police officials confirmed that 50 people were killed in the bizarre act. While speaking to Angola National Radio broadcaster, Filemone said that the deadly concoction was given to the people for drinking by traditional healers. Also Read: World's oldest lipstick found in Iran. It dates back to Bronze Age "More than 50 victims were forced to drink this mysterious liquid which, according to traditional healers, proves whether or not a person practices witchcraft," Filemone said. Witchcraft's dominance in Angola In some rural communities of Angola, the people have a belief in witchcraft even though it is strongly opposed by the church in the country which is predominantly Catholic and a former Portuguese colony. "It's a widespread practice to make people drink the supposed poison because of the belief in witchcraft," said provincial police spokesperson Antonio Hossi, while speaking about the radio network. He further warned that similar cases have been on the rise. There are no specific laws against witchcraft in Angola which leaves communities to deal with the issue on their own. The traditional healers or "marabouts" often settle the allegations of sorcery by making the accused drink a toxic herbal drink known as "Mbulungo." It is believed by many people that if a person dies after drinking the toxic herbal drink, then he or she is proven guilty of practising sorcery. Watch: Why Humans lost their tails 25 million years ago revealed | Trending on WION In Angola, Bishop Firmino David of Sumbe Diocese last year told ACI Africa that the socio-economic challenges in the country have been forcing some people to "resort to the practice of witchcraft because they believe that with witchcraft, they can get what they want and thus free themselves from poverty and get everything they need to survive." Firmino appealed to his fellow Angolans "to help rescue people who try to make a living from practices that are harmful to society, including witchcraft and drugs." While visiting Angola in 2009, Pope Benedict appealed to Catholics to not practice sorcery and witchcraft. (With inputs from agencies)

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