Pune Godman Arrest: What are the serious charges against the self-styled godman arrested in Pune? What are the serious charges against the self-styled godman arrested in Pune? Are the police expecting more victims to come forward in this case?
The fine line between faith and superstition sometimes traps people in a trap from which it is not easy to get out. A case reported from Pune, Maharashtra has once again highlighted this concern. Police have arrested a self-styled godman and seven of his associates for alleged sexual exploitation of a woman, mental torture and other serious charges. According to the police, the accused used to call himself a spiritual guru and incarnation of God. The investigating agencies are now trying to find out whether other people have also become victims of this network.
Accused of keeping a woman under influence for years
According to the police, the accused Radheshyam Mishra alias Radhamohan Mishra ran a so-called “Modern Gurukul” in Pune’s Wagholi area. It is alleged that the woman came in contact with him around the year 2010 and gradually came under his influence. Investigation has revealed that the accused separated the woman from the family and pressurized her to divorce her husband. It is alleged that the woman was sexually and mentally exploited between 2010 and 2016. He has also been accused of physically harassing and intimidating him.
Investigation into alleged blackmailing and pressure
Police say that the accused had recorded some objectionable videos of the woman. It is alleged that these videos were later used to intimidate and control him. According to investigating officers, the accused used to try to make his followers believe that he had special spiritual powers. This influence was used to put pressure on people.
Electronic items recovered from the ashram
Police have recovered a large quantity of electronic equipment and other material during the raid in the ashram. According to officials, 12 laptops, 11 mobile phones, 19 hard drives, several pen drives and other digital devices have been seized from an underground room. Apart from this, cash and jewelery have also been recovered. Police are now conducting forensic examination of the electronic devices to identify other possible evidence related to the case.
More cases may come under investigation
Police believe that as the investigation progresses, other victims may also come forward. At present, a total of eight people including the main accused have been arrested and presented in the court. The court has sent all the accused into custody under judicial process. Officials say that a detailed investigation of the case is underway and further action will be taken based on the available evidence.