Maharashtra News | Hidden Cameras, 58 Women: Nashik Astrologer And His Farmhouse Of Secrets

An influential astrologer, Ashok Kharat, has been arrested for allegedly repeatedly raping a 35-year-old woman under the guise of spirituality in Maharashtra's Nashik, police said. The victim alleges that under the pretext of performing rituals, the 67-year-old astrologer administered an intoxicant to her, hypnotised her, and exploiting her faith sexually assaulted her. Police investigation has revelead that the sexual exploitation was not limited to just one woman. According to the police FIR, Kharat, who refers to himself as 'Captain' as he is a retired Merchant Navy officer, used to summon women to his office by luring them with promises of resolving their personal problems.