Ashok Kharat, Nashik Godman, Astrologer: Repeated Assault, Threats, Forced Abortion: Nashik Godman's Chilling Crimes A retired Merchant Navy officer who styled himself as "Captain," Ashok Kharat, has been accused of a series of heinous crimes including repeated sexual assault, threats, and forced abortion. Multiple women have come forward to detail how he exploited his position as a self-proclaimed godman and astrologer to manipulate and abuse them. The investigation into his activities has uncovered a pattern of psychological coercion, financial exploitation, and physical violence, revealing how he used fear and superstition to maintain control over his victims. Kharat operated under the guise of spiritual guidance, leveraging his reputation to target individuals in vulnerable situations. His office was designed to create an eerie, occult atmosphere, complete with fake snakes, wildlife props, and other items that instilled fear in his clients. Investigators found that he meticulously assessed his victims’ financial status before exploiting their desperation. By promising miracles and divine intervention, he convinced them to pay exorbitant sums for his services, often inflating the value of simple items to nearly a lakh rupees. The abuse extended to students, pregnant women, and married individuals, with victims describing how Kharat used threats to silence them. One 28-year-old BSc student alleged that he called her before every exam, warning her that he would expose her affair with her husband if she refused to meet him. Under duress, she endured repeated sexual assault between 2023 and December 2025. Another victim, a woman in her seventh month of pregnancy, claimed Kharat assaulted her during a ritual intended to ensure a safe delivery and the birth of a male child.#sexual_assault #nashik #ashok_kharat #nashik_godman #forced_abortion
