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Transgender person tied to window and robbed under pretext of curing illness
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News18•07-10-2026, 09:32
Transgender person tied to window and robbed under pretext of curing illness
- •A 26-year-old transgender woman contacted a transgender guru seen on social media after her health deteriorated while living in a math in Ganesh Peth.
- •The accused initially extorted 50000 rupees by creating fear and later called the victim to a math in Kurla under the guise of supernatural treatment.
- •The victim was tied to a window, subjected to chilli smoke, and brutally beaten by the accused individuals.
- •The attackers extorted 70000 rupees in cash and 1.5 tolas of gold jewelry from the victim during the ordeal.
- •A case has been registered at the Faraskhana Police Station against four accused including Asha Pujari, Ashwin Ingale, Jyoti Pujari, and Sonali.
Key Questions Answered
The victim saw videos of a transgender guru on social media and, impressed by claims of supernatural powers to cure illnesses, contacted them for help.
The accused initially extorted 50,000 rupees by instilling fear and later stole 70,000 rupees in cash along with 1.5 tolas of gold jewelry from the victim.
A formal case regarding the harassment and extortion was registered against the four accused at the Faraskhana Police Station.
