Hiramand Mule’s son Rupesh, 9, was killed in a ritual sacrifice. Photo: Handout
Hiramand Mule’s son Rupesh, 9, was killed in a ritual sacrifice. Photo: Handout
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India’s killer ‘godmen’ and their sacrificial children

A new law is aimed at stopping self-styled holy men from murdering and mutilating children to gain divine favour, but widespread ignorance and blind devotion still fuel the ritualistic killings

Hiramand Mule’s son Rupesh, 9, was killed in a ritual sacrifice. Photo: Handout
Hiramand Mule’s son Rupesh, 9, was killed in a ritual sacrifice. Photo: Handout
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