Mobs kill alleged shaman in Cilacap

Mobs kill alleged shaman in Cilacap

CILACAP, Central Java: A mob of about 100 people went on a
rampage and destroyed a house in Bantarpanjang village, Cimanggu
district, belonging to Sukamto, 61, a suspected shaman late on
Monday night.

The old man survived the incident by fleeing before the mob
reached his house.

Eye witnesses Rubiyati, 30 and Sarwo, 31, said locals accused
Sukamto of practicing sorcery which caused the illness of two of
his neighbors.

Banyumas Police have detained 35 people over the incident.

About a week ago 70-year-old Karmiat of Cimanggu was brutally
killed by a mobs who also accused the victim of practicing black
magic. At least 15 suspected shamans have been killed in the past
three months. (45/edt)