Self-Styled Godman Ashok Kharat Allegedly Used Code Names to Conceal Caller Identities
Kharat used code names to mask callers: Damania
Hindustan Times
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Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman arrested on multiple charges including rape and black magic, reportedly saved contacts under coded names to hide caller identities. Social activist Anjali Damania revealed that notable political figures, including NCP leader Rupali Chakankar, frequently contacted Kharat, raising concerns about their associations.
- 01Ashok Kharat was arrested on March 18 on serious charges, including rape and cheating.
- 02Social activist Anjali Damania uncovered Kharat's use of code names for contacts.
- 03Damania revealed that Rupali Chakankar made 177 calls to Kharat.
- 04Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was also linked with 17 calls to Kharat.
- 05Damania calls for an investigation into the relationships of frequent callers to Kharat.
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Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman arrested on March 18 for serious allegations including rape, sexual exploitation, and black magic, allegedly concealed the identities of his callers by saving their numbers under coded names. Social activist Anjali Damania revealed that one such contact was labeled ‘Shizuka Nobi’, after a character from the popular cartoon 'Doraemon'. Damania's claims are based on the Call Detail Record (CDR) of Kharat, which she obtained. She highlighted that Rupali Chakankar, a leader from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and former head of the state women's commission, made 177 calls to Kharat, while Eknath Shinde, the deputy chief minister, made 17 calls. Damania has urged for an investigation into the nature of these relationships, emphasizing the need to scrutinize those frequently in contact with Kharat.
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The revelations could lead to significant political repercussions and scrutiny of relationships between public officials and individuals facing serious criminal charges.
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