Human skulls have been stolen from a graveyard in Bhagalpur district, Bihar. The latest theft involved a woman's skull, buried about five and a half months ago. Similar incidents have occurred over the past five years. The police are investigating but have found no clues yet. Locals suspect black magic and are frightened.
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