MP horror: Occultist hangs 6-month-old child over fire, burns eyes

BHOAPAL: A 6-month-old child has nearly lost vision after being hung upside down over a fire by a self-styled sorcerer in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh.
The incident took place on March 13, causing severe burns on the child's face and eyes. The child is currently undergoing treatment at the district hospital.
According to reports, the child’s mother, concerned about his illness, took him to ‘Tantrik’Raghuveer Dhakad (50) for a supposed exorcism around 2 pm.
During the ritual, Raghuveer held the child by his legs and hung him upside down over an open fire. As a result, the child's face was severely burned, and the corneas of both his eyes were damaged due to the smoke.
The mother immediately rushed the child to Shivpuri District Hospital.
Speaking to local media, an ophthalmologist at the district hospital confirmed that both of the child's corneas were burned. The prognosis for the child’s eyesight remains uncertain, and doctors will assess whether he can regain vision within the next 72 hours. Currently, the child is in the ICU.
Surprisingly, the child's parents initially tried to shield Raghuveer, claiming the child was accidentally injured in a fire while making tea. However, this defense did not hold, and a formal case was registered with the police.
Kolaras police stated that, given the seriousness of the incident, they have registered a case against Raghuveer Dhakad. He is currently absconding, and a search is underway.