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A three-year-old girl died after her mum's superstitious boss allegedly used her as a 'voodoo doll' - forcing at least seven two-inch needles into her tiny body.

The tragic child, who was also found to have been sexually assaulted, was taken to hospital in critical condition on July 15.

Doctors discovered the toddler suffering from multiple internal injuries - some of which were around her private parts, India Today reports.

The little girl, from the Purulia district, in West Bengal, India, went into surgery but died of sepsis and pneumonia during recovery.

Police have a lodged a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POSCO) Act against former home guard Sanatan Thakur, who had employed the child's mum as a domestic worker.

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Police reports suggest Thakur, in his mid 50s, practiced black magic and used the child as a voodoo doll.

The incident came to light after the girl's mum took her to Bankura Medical College complaining of a fever.

Doctor's quickly discovered the child showing signs of brutal abuse.

An X-ray confirmed she had several needles inside of her body.

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On July 18, after stabilising the girl, doctors successfully removed all seven instruments.

But three days later, the hospital confirmed her death.

"She succumbed to sepsis and pneumonia between 2am and 3am," a source from the hospital said.

Police are still hunting for Thakur, who is on the run.