Nashik Court Places Self-Proclaimed Godman Ashok Kharat in Police Custody for Rape Case
Nashik court sends 'godman' Kharat to 5-day police custody in third rape case
Hindustan Times
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Ashok Kharat, a self-proclaimed godman and astrologer from Nashik district, Maharashtra, has been remanded to five days of police custody following his arrest in a third rape case involving a seven-month pregnant woman. Kharat is already facing multiple allegations of sexual assault, with investigations ongoing.
- 01Ashok Kharat is in police custody for five days in connection with a third rape case.
- 02The latest allegations involve the sexual exploitation of a seven-month pregnant woman.
- 03Kharat has been previously arrested for similar offenses and is facing nearly a dozen cases.
- 04The investigation includes inquiries into Kharat's financial transactions and his use of props to intimidate victims.
- 05The victim's husband recorded evidence of Kharat's misconduct using a spy camera.
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Ashok Kharat, a self-proclaimed godman and astrologer from Nashik district, Maharashtra, has been remanded to five days of police custody after being arrested in a third rape case. The latest allegations against him involve the sexual exploitation of a seven-month pregnant woman, who is the wife of an employee in his office. Kharat was first arrested in mid-March and is already in custody for a second rape case. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) requested Kharat's custody to further investigate his actions, including the procurement of props used to intimidate victims and his financial dealings. The victim's husband initially did not believe her claims but later installed a spy camera in Kharat's office, capturing evidence of the alleged assaults. Kharat faces nearly a dozen cases, with eight related to sexual assault. The court proceedings were conducted via video link for security reasons, and Kharat did not make any statements during the hearing.
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The ongoing investigation into Kharat's actions may lead to heightened awareness and scrutiny of similar cases of abuse in the community.
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