A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death by a group of unidentified assailants over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu on Saturday, reported PTI.
The couple's minor daughter sustained serious injuries in the attack that happened late on Saturday night and has been admitted to a government hospital, the report said, citing police officials.
According to police, the bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in the Panki police station area.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
"Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion," Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
(With inputs from PTI)