Social research has been an integral part of the intellectual community from early times. Flipping the pages of history we can very well find many social research methodologies are documented in various records. However, it can be noted that these methods often lack practicality when applied to research on social evils and taboos. Social evils and taboos are deeply interwoven into the fabric of societies, making it challenging to extract information using traditional survey techniques. Diversification and modification of research methodology becomes the only way for such research; additionally, to ensure the authenticity of such research, a multidimensional approach is necessary. This paper seeks to uncover the survey methods, ethical considerations, and challenges involved in sustaining these methodologies used in social research to gain a deeper understanding of social evils and taboos. It draws insights from case studies on witch hunting in Assam, India. Witch hunting, a superstitious crime, has deep roots in 15 out of 34 districts of Assam, primarily among the indigenous tribal population. To understand the causes and mechanisms behind such practices, various survey tools such as questionnaires, personal interviews, and focus group discussions were utilized to gather information from both victims and perpetrators. Interviews were also conducted with law enforcement, healthcare providers, educators, traditional healers, and organizations working to raise awareness and prevent such incidents. However, there were differences in sampling methods and interview approaches, considering the ethical and sensitive nature of the topic. It should be noted that significant challenges were encountered at every stage of the survey, particularly in identifying actual case studies and uncovering perspectives. The distance-related remoteness of cases can sometimes endanger researchers, necessitating collaboration with local authorities, which can be a challenging situation.