These however are folklore stories told to British workers in the 1600s. Claims of cannibalism are often used to attack minorities even when there is no evidence. And non-Hindu and non-Buddhist religious practices would be unacceptable to observant Hindus and Buddhists, without them having to be lying witches.
These are folk tales narrated to British workers in the 1600s. Allegations of cannibalism are frequently employed to criticize minorities, even when there is no proof. Practices that do not align with Hindu or Buddhist beliefs would be considered unacceptable by observant Hindus and Buddhists, without any need for them to be false witches.