India, April 25 -- The Solapur Rural Police have detained self-proclaimed godman Manohar Mama Maharaj following serious allegations of fraud and exploitation from Manjari in Pune.

Four teams from Solapur Rural Police carried out the operation on Friday evening, detaining Manohar Mama Bhosale in Manjari. He was brought to the Manjari police station for questioning and completion of legal formalities.

According to police officials, Manohar Maharaj, who has been under scrutiny for alleged "bhondugiri" (superstition-related practices) in Karmala taluka, was taken into custody in a joint operation by Solapur Rural and Manjari police. He is currently being questioned, and a formal arrest is likely after the process is completed.

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