Nashik Astrolger Rape Case: 7th Rape Case Against Astrologer Ashok Kharat A 24-year-old woman has accused astrologer Ashok Kharat of sexual exploitation and rape in a seventh case against him, according to police in Nashik. The complainant alleged that Kharat drugged her with sedatives during spiritual rituals and raped her on four occasions between July and December 2024 at his office in Canada Corner. The incident came after she and her parents approached him for guidance on career and education decisions. The Sarkarwada police registered the case on Tuesday night, bringing the total number of rape allegations against Kharat to seven. The first case was filed on March 17, and Kharat remains in police custody until March 29. The complainant told investigators she feared disclosing the abuse to her parents due to Kharat’s threats to use his alleged “divine powers” to harm her family and her father. She only came forward after learning about Kharat’s arrest, prompting her parents to file a formal complaint. Kharat, who founded a temple in Mirgaon, is known for his spiritual influence in Nashik. The complainant stated that her family became aware of his powers during a temple visit and sought his advice for personal and professional issues. The case has drawn attention due to Kharat’s connections with local political leaders, leading the state government to establish a special investigation team (SIT) under senior IPS officer Tejaswi Satpute. The SIT was formed after multiple complaints surfaced about Kharat’s alleged involvement in rape, black magic, and “aghori” practices. The first case against him involved a woman who claimed he raped her between November 2022 and December 2025, using spiritual rituals as a pretext. She also alleged he threatened her to keep the abuse secret.#ashok_kharat #tejaswi_satpute #sarkarwada_police #mirgaon_temple #canada_corner
Cops probing 'human sacrifice' angle behind recovery of 5 spent cartridges of revolver from Kharat’s farmhouse: State tells Nashik court The prosecution in Nashik has informed a magisterial court that police are investigating whether five spent cartridges of a revolver, seized along with 21 live rounds from astrologer Ashok Kharat’s farmhouse, were used for "causing bodily harm, murder, or human sacrifice." The special investigation team (SIT), led by senior IPS officer Tejaswi Satpute, is also examining Kharat’s potential acquisition of movable and immovable properties, including their ownership details. Additional public prosecutor Shailendra Bagade submitted this information to the court, seeking an extension of Kharat’s remand in police custody until March 29. Kharat, arrested on March 17, faces allegations of repeatedly raping a woman between November 2022 and December 2025 under the pretense of using spiritual powers and conducting rituals to cure her of a curse. The woman also claimed he threatened her into silence. A Nashik court initially remanded him in custody until March 24, but the SIT’s probe intensified after additional complaints of rape, black magic, and "aghori" practices emerged. The case gained political traction due to Kharat’s connections with several leaders. During the remand proceedings, Bagade cited police findings that Kharat allegedly told witnesses about defects in their homes and distributed "Kasturi" (deer musk) and yantras. Investigators are now probing the source of the deer musk and whether Kharat engaged in illegal activities under the guise of spiritual authority. Witnesses, some of whom remain anonymous, reported that Kharat summoned people to his temple at night, displayed "snakes and tigers," and extorted money by threatening them with misfortune.#ashok_kharat #nashik_court #tejaswi_satpute #shailendra_bagade #sit
