This Article is From Feb 21, 2022

Man Vows To Double Couple's Money Via Rituals, Robs Them During Mantra

The accused -- who asked the Thane resident and his wife to chant mantras if they wanted to double their money -- slipped away during the so-called ritual with a bag containing Rs 1 lakh.

Man Vows To Double Couple's Money Via Rituals, Robs Them During Mantra

Efforts are underway to arrest the accused, said the police. (Representational)

Thane:

A Thane resident was cheated of Rs 1 lakh by a person who promised to double the amount after conducting some rituals, police said on Monday.

The Maharashtra resident had recently retired from an aviation firm. The accused, identified as Pankaj Pawar, called him and his wife to an isolated place in Balkum on February 11, a Kapurbawadi police station official said.

"Pawar got the couple to chant mantras as part of the so-called ritual and slipped away with the bag containing Rs 1 lakh. Efforts are on to nab him," he added.

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