
How Padma Shri Chhutni Mahato Fights Witch Hunting Across Rural Jharkhand
Surviving torture and banishment, Padma Shri awardee Chhutni Mahato dedicated her life to rescuing women targeted by witch-hunting practices.

Surviving torture and banishment, Padma Shri awardee Chhutni Mahato dedicated her life to rescuing women targeted by witch-hunting practices.

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