**MARDAN** — A horrifying case of human rights abuse has emerged from the Par Hoti Police Station limits in Mardan. A woman has alleged that she was kept chained for nearly three months and subjected to severe physical torture. "Suspected Black Magic" Turned Life into Hell According to the victim, her husband suffered from epilepsy. Instead of seeking medical treatment, her in-laws suspected that her own family had performed "black magic" or a "taweez" on him. This suspicion soon turned into hatred and violence. The woman claims she was brutally beaten and that nails were driven into her feet. Chained with a Dog for 3 Months The most shocking allegation is that she was kept chained with a dog inside the house for almost three months. During this time, she was continuously tortured. Just because of a baseless suspicion, a human being was treated worse than an animal. The woman says that after three months, when she was given slight freedom, she managed to escape and save her life. Currently Under Hospital Treatment The victim is currently receiving treatment at a hospital. According to doctors, her body bears deep marks of torture that corroborate her story. Demand: Immediate Investigation and Justice Human rights organizations and citizens have demanded that relevant authorities: 1. Conduct a transparent and impartial investigation into the incident 2. Take strict legal action against all those involved 3. Provide the victim with full medical, legal, and psychological protection This is not a cure for black magic. This is alleged abuse This is not a ritual. This is a crime against humanity.