Nashik, May 18 (PTI) A court in Sinnar in Nashik on Monday remanded self-styled godman Ashok Kharat and his aide Namkarn Avare in 14-day judicial custody.
Kharat was held in March this year after a woman accused him of rape. A subsequent probe has revealed alleged financial irregularities through ‘benami’ bank accounts and dubious land deals.
Namkarn Avare, Sinnar Taluka Co-operative Industrial Estate (STICE) chairman and former secretary of Kharat’s Shivanika Trust, which looks after the administration of Ishaneshwar temple at Mirgaon, was held on May 13.
Avare was held in connection with alleged financial irregularities in Jagdamba Mata Co-op Credit Society at Kundewadi, as per police. Incidentally, Avare’s autobiography “Asa Mi Namkarn” has heaped praise on Kharat for his predictions and “spiritual powers”.
Kharat was taken into custody by Sinnar police on May 12 with regards to the irregularities at Jagdamba Mata Co-operative Credit Society. PTI COR BNM
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