Astrologer Arrested for Molestation in Pune
Accused Called Woman Back to Office After Initial Visit for Brother's Chart, Police Say
- An astrologer, Akhilesh Laxman Rajguru (45), was arrested in Pune.
- He is accused of molesting a 25-year-old woman in his Dhankawadi office.
- The victim, a college student, had returned to his office after an initial consultation for her brother’s astrological chart.
GG News Bureau
Pune, 20th July: An astrologer in Pune has been arrested on Sunday for allegedly molesting a 25-year-old woman in his office, police confirmed.
The alleged incident took place a few days ago at the office of the accused, identified as Akhilesh Laxman Rajguru (45), located in the Dhankawadi area. An official stated that the victim, a college student, had initially visited Rajguru to consult on her brother’s astrological chart. During this first visit, Rajguru reportedly told her he needed to give her a specific object and asked her to return the following day.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Milind Mohite stated, “When she visited his office the next day, the astrologer allegedly molested her. Based on a complaint, the accused has been arrested.”
A case has been registered against Rajguru under sections 74 (outraging the modesty of a woman) and 78 (stalking) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with relevant provisions of the Black Magic Act. Further investigation into the matter is currently underway, the official added.
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