Nashik: In Nashik, fake baba Ashok Kharat has been arrested in a serious case of sexual abuse of women. This news has shocked people across Maharashtra.
Some videos related to this case have gone viral on social media. Police are now checking everything carefully. A special team is also investigating the case to find out if more people are involved.
The court has sent Kharat to police custody till March 29.
Police Arrested Him at Night
Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik said that Kharat was arrested on March 17 around 11 PM from his house.
The police kept this operation very secret because Kharat had many followers. If he got any warning, he could have escaped or created trouble.
Smart Plan Used by Police
Police used a trick to catch him. They spread a message in the area that a thief had entered.
Because of this, no one suspected the police. The team entered the house quietly and caught Kharat from a room. The whole action was completed very quickly.
What Police Are Doing Now
Police are now:
Finding if others helped him
Checking his money transactions
Taking statements from victims
More details may come out soon as the investigation continues.