Naira Ashraf Abdel Qader’s brutal murder has sent shock waves throughout Egypt.

Woman called ‘witch’ by the villagers was stabbed to death for allegedly practicing black magic. Police are yet to lodge a case.

The Vashi police registered a case of murder of the unidentified woman and investigations are underway to get hold of the accused. Two teams comprising two police inspectors, four inspectors, two assistant police inspectors, and 25 staff have been formed in the investigation.

According to S. Murugan, the additional Commissioner of Police (ACP), the two-time BJP councillor from Chalavadipalya was attacked by two persons with lethal weapons.

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, condoling Rekha Kadiresh’s murder, has assured of action in the case within 24 hours.