Overview

• The complaint was lodged at Sahakar Nagar Police Station at 11:30 pm on September 9, leading to the arrest of Girish Balbhim Surawase, 36, a resident of the Alandi Road/Bhosari area, early on September 10.
• Investigators say the woman was defrauded of ₹3.15 lakh, including ₹1.20 lakh in cash and ₹1.95 lakh in gold, during interactions between July 28 and September 9 in Balaji Nagar.
• Police allege the accused conducted occult rituals, gave the victim ash mixed into a sweet, and instructed additional rites while telling her not to inform her family.
• The victim, who married in 2023, made multiple payments over time and ultimately handed over her mangalsutra when she ran out of money, according to the FIR.
• An accomplice who introduced the victim to the accused has been named in the case and is currently absconding, with the investigation ongoing.