Nashik Court Extends Custody of 'Godman' Ashok Kharat to March 29; Two Attempt to Attack Him Outside Court A court in Nashik on Tuesday extended the police custody of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to March 29 in a rape case that has gained significant attention. Kharat, who was arrested on March 18, was produced before the court under heavy security measures. Outside the courtroom, a man attempted to attack him but was intercepted by police and detained. Later, another individual from the crowd tried to assault him as he was being escorted out of the premises. The prosecution informed the court that the Special Investigation Team (SIT), led by deputy Superintendent of Police Kirankumar Suryavanshi, had recovered several items from Kharat’s possession, including a revolver, 21 cartridges, five empty shells, Rs 6 lakh in cash, two laptops, and some documents. Public prosecutor Ajay Misar stated that new details about Kharat’s alleged illegal activities were emerging daily, prompting the request for further custody. Kharat, who heads a temple trust at Mirgaon in Sinnar tehsil of Nashik district, denied the allegations during his court appearance. He claimed he was not involved in any form of black magic. When asked about reports of keeping a mechanised king cobra and a tiger for intimidation, he expressed ignorance regarding such claims. Despite his lawyers opposing the police’s plea for extended custody, the court approved the extension until March 29. Outside the court, activist Trupti Desai of the Bhumata Brigade attempted to charge at Kharat but was stopped by police. The SIT has registered six cases against Kharat, including allegations involving a pregnant woman.#ashok_kharat #special_investigation_team #nashik_court #kirankumar_suryavanshi #trupti_desai
