Nashik, March 24 -- In the ongoing case against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, police have observed that several women victims are reluctant to file complaints due to fear and social pressure.
To address this, Nashik Police have issued two dedicated helpline numbers - 9593270224 and 7775816389 - encouraging victims to come forward. Authorities have assured that the identity of complainants will be kept strictly confidential.
Initially, only one case was registered against Kharat. However, in the past few days, five additional cases have been filed. With more victims gathering courage, three more complaints have recently surfaced. These cases involve serious charges such as sexual assault, cheating, and outraging modesty.
Preliminary in...