In Ahmedabad, the Sola High Court police have arrested an individual claiming to be an occult practitioner. This arrest follows allegations that he repeatedly sexually assaulted a minor girl while pretending to conduct religious rituals. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding these incidents, which have raised serious concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable individuals under the guise of spirituality.
The accused, Chandrakant Panchal, trapped the family by falsely claiming that their young daughter was possessed by evil spirits.
The investigation revealed that the suspect manipulated the family with promises of immense wealth, assuring them that the rituals would bring financial prosperity and hidden gold. The accused, Chandrakant Panchal, trapped the family by falsely claiming that their young daughter was possessed by evil spirits. He convinced them that elaborate rituals were necessary to free her, using these fake ceremonies as a cover to exploit the victim. He also threatened to harm her family if she ever spoke out. The police have taken the suspect into custody and are investigating whether he has committed similar crimes against other women or young girls in the region.
Cops registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the Gujarat Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and Other Inhuman, Evil, and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2024.
