Shivamogga woman’s death following ‘ritual to ward off evil forces’ shocks village; people demand action against ‘godmen’, ‘god-women’

Geetha, 55, collapsed on Sunday night, allegedly after being beaten up by Asha, 45, as part of the ritual to “drive away evil forces” near the temple of Chowdeshwari in the village

Shivamogga woman’s death following ‘ritual to ward off evil forces’ shocks village; people demand action against ‘godmen’, ‘god-women’
Geetha, 55, collapsed on Sunday night, allegedly after being beaten up by Asha, 45, as part of the ritual to “drive away evil forces” near the temple of Chowdeshwari in the village