Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Healer Charged with Rape in Maharashtra for Exploiting Woman Under Pretext of Exorcism

Oct 13, 2025 02:24 am CST

A 40-year-old man claiming to be a spiritual healer has been charged in Maharashtra's Raigad district for allegedly raping a woman after deceiving her with promises of exorcising evil spirits. This is the second such case against Abdur Rashid, also known as Babajaan, who previously faced similar charges in Mumbai, highlighting a pattern of exploitation under the guise of spiritual practices.