Nashik Godman Accused of Rape and Coercion in New Case
Another Nashik ‘godman’ accused of rape, threatened woman with ‘divine power’; case filed
Hindustan Times
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Maheshgiri alias Mahesh Dilip Kakde, a self-proclaimed godman in Nashik, Maharashtra, India, faces allegations of rape and coercion from a 28-year-old woman. The woman, a security guard, reported that Kakde exploited her under the guise of spiritual healing, threatening her with his supposed divine powers. An FIR has been filed, but no arrests have been made yet.
- 01Maheshgiri Kakde is accused of rape and coercion under the pretext of spiritual healing.
- 02The survivor, a 28-year-old security guard, sought help after being counseled by anti-superstition activists.
- 03Kakde allegedly threatened the woman with divine powers and took nude photographs of her.
- 04An FIR has been registered under the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman Practices Act.
- 05This case follows another recent incident involving a different self-styled godman in Nashik.
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Maheshgiri alias Mahesh Dilip Kakde (31), a self-proclaimed godman in Nashik, Maharashtra, India, is under investigation for allegations of rape and coercion made by a 28-year-old woman. The woman, who works as a security guard at a private hospital, was taken to Kakde for spiritual healing due to family issues and mental health concerns. Kakde, known as 'Bhondu Baba', claimed she was possessed by a spirit and promised to help her through rituals. However, he allegedly exploited her by sending obscene messages and coercing her into sexual acts, threatening her with his supposed divine powers. The woman initially remained silent due to fear but later sought assistance from the anti-superstition group Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti, leading to the filing of a complaint with the Maharashtra Police. An FIR has been registered at the Lasalgaon police station under the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman Practices Act, but no arrests have been made yet. This incident follows another case involving Ashok Kharat, another self-styled godman in Nashik, who was arrested for similar charges last month.
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This case highlights the ongoing issues of exploitation and abuse under the guise of spiritual practices in Maharashtra, raising awareness about the need for protective measures for vulnerable individuals.
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