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.