Ulhasnagar, Sept. 26 -- A woman was allegedly duped of Rs 4 lakh in cash and gold jewellery by two self-styled godmen who promised to cure illnesses in her family and recover hidden treasure supposedly buried beneath a shrine at her home, police said.
The incident came to light in Camp 5 area of Ulhasnagar. A case has been registered against five persons at Hill Line Police Station under relevant provisions of law, including the Maharashtra anti-superstition legislation.
According to the complaint, the woman was introduced to the accused, identified as Babbu Guru and Pammi Guru, through a friend. The duo allegedly convinced her that they could cure illnesses in her family and retrieve hidden treasure believed to be buried beneath the plac...