Raipur: In a shocking incident, the villagers pierced a couple's eyes with scissors suspecting witchcraft. The attack took place Friday at Khaira village in Raipur district, some 125 km from here.

This act shows that the Witchcraft (Prevention) Act passed by the state assembly in 2005, has little impact in the tribal areas.

The angry villagers even chopped off the woman's tongue and assaulted the couple.

The relatives of the couple suspected that the woman used to perform black magic as their family members were falling ill frequently. The family even blamed her for the financial problems in the family. Meanwhile, another villager, Baiga Kumar Giri provoked the villagers against the couple.

The mob attacked the couple’s house on Monday morning and started beating the woman. When her husband tried to stop them, they pierced his eyes along with her.

The police have registered a case against all the accused under section 307, 147, 148, 149, 452. A case has been filed against Giri for instigating violence.

The victims, Shayam Kunwar and her husband Mansharam Banjare, have been admitted to the Ambedkar Hospital.

The police have arrested 10 attackers, but one is still absconding.