Man buries nephew alive in an act of witchcraft in Peruvian jungle
Briefly

In a tragic incident in Chequitavo, Peru, Ruben Sabino Oviriano, driven by grief over his mother’s death and influenced by superstitious beliefs, attempted to bury his 11-year-old nephew alive, believing him to be responsible for the death. The boy was taken to an informal cemetery under the guise of burying his grandmother. However, local members from the Gran Pajonal patrol discovered the boy's faint gasps and quickly intervened, saving him from a horrific fate. This tragic event highlights the dire impact of superstition in vulnerable communities.
Ruben Sabino Oviriano, consumed by grief and superstition, buried his nephew alive, believing he was responsible for his mother's death, leading to a rescue by local patrols.
Members of the Gran Pajonal patrol, upon hearing faint gasps from the grave, promptly intervened, digging up the boy to prevent a tragic fate due to misguided beliefs.
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