In Nashik, a fake baba named Maheshgiri is accused of raping a 28-year-old woman. He exploited the victim by luring her with divine powers. The police have registered a case under the anti-superstition law and started investigation.
A sensational case has come to light from Nashik, Maharashtra, where a fake Baba has been accused of raping a 28 year old woman. The accused has been identified as Maheshgiri Baba alias Mahesh Dilip Kakade. It is alleged that he lured the victim into his trap by claiming to have “divine powers” and exploited her. Police have registered a case under the state’s anti-superstition law and investigation is underway.
How did the woman get trapped in Baba’s clutches?
The victim woman works as a security guard in a private hospital in Nashik. According to a report in India Today, in her complaint the woman said that she was suffering from mental stress and family problems. His parents took him to the accused Baba, because they thought he could cure him through spiritual cure. Baba told the family that the woman was possessed by some spirit and that he would ‘cure’ her. He asked the woman to come every Thursday for worship and gradually won her trust.
Allegations of exploitation and threats
The woman has alleged that Baba used to send her obscene messages from time to time. In August 2024, he called the woman to a secluded place and then took her to a lodge. When the woman protested, he showed her a Rudraksha rosary and claimed to have divine powers. She reportedly said that she would not be able to resist him. According to the complaint, after this he forced himself on the woman. He is also accused of taking nude photographs of the victim. Later, when the woman tried to talk to her relatives, the accused threatened her again. He allegedly described himself as a ‘goon’ and warned her not to go to the police. It is also alleged that he took the woman’s phone and deleted the messages and evidence related to the incident.
Asked for help like this after fear
Due to fear the victim remained silent for some time. Later, she approached the Andhashradha Nirmulan Samiti for help. With their cooperation, she lodged a complaint with the Maharashtra Police. On this basis, a case has been registered under anti-superstition law and other legal sections. The police are now investigating this matter in detail.
Other similar cases increased concern
This is not an only case in Maharashtra. Recently, another fake Baba named Ashok Kharat was arrested in Nashik also. A married woman had accused him of repeatedly raping her for three years. He also faces other serious charges like sexual exploitation by deception and violation of anti-superstition law.
Akola’s disturbing case
A separate case from Akola has also raised alarm bells. There, an impostor Baba, Chetan Sunil Mule alias “Gulal Shesh Maharaj” has been accused of cruelty to children. In the video, he was shown doing dangerous things like picking up children with his teeth and making them sit on a surface with nails. He is said to have held such meetings for years and claimed to cure diseases and solve problems through rituals.
Action taken after viral video
Akola’s case came to light when Pranjali Manoj Jaiswal came across a viral video. After investigating the facts, a complaint was lodged and the police registered a case in the local police station. The accused has been booked under several laws including child protection and anti-superstition acts. Officials said such acts pose a serious threat to the safety of children.
Administration started action
After these incidents, the authorities in Maharashtra have started taking strict action. Police have issued notices to several fake babas and warned them against running such ‘darbars’. Authorities have made it clear that any practice that harms, intimidates or exploits anyone will not be tolerated. These cases highlight the dangers of blindly trusting and the need for awareness, especially when vulnerable people are looking for help.