NATIONAL| INDIA, NAGPUR, MUMBAI/ MAHARASHTRA 30th MARCH, 2026 (GPN/ SACHIN MURDESHWAR
8108510506): Notorious Ashok Kharat, a serial rapist who exploited women by promoting religious beliefs and earned crores of rupees, used to hypnotize women by giving them bitter water and then torture them, a sensational allegation was made by the government party in the Nashik District Court on Sunday (29). When Kharat was produced after his police custody expired, Additional Chief Sessions Judge Mrs. Barade remanded him in police custody till April 1.
Meanwhile, the SIT has summoned 11 trustees of the Ishaneshwar Temple Trust, including former chairperson of the State Women’s Commission Rupali Chakankar, for questioning. Along with this, the SIT has issued this summons to investigate the illegal financial transactions being carried out in the name of the trust and to record the role of the trustees in the decision-making process of the trust and their response in the financial fraud.
The government prosecutors were able to convince the court that Kharat’s custody was necessary for the investigation. The arguments made by Kharat’s lawyers against it proved ineffective before the court. Therefore, the court approved Kharat’s 3-day custody. At this time, senior lawyer M. Y. Kale, representing the victim, said that Kharat has not only physically abused her, but has also destroyed the lives of many. This anti-social person, who has taken control of women’s minds by falsely claiming divine power and administering chemicals, must be given custody. Along with this, the investigating agency also told the court that more time is needed to further investigate the information received in this case. Notably, the court had first granted Kharat, who was arrested on March 18, 7 days of police custody and then 5 days of police custody. Since it ends on Sunday, the court has granted him another 3-day custody hearing.
Data recovery from mobile and computer will determine the direction of the investigation- Digital forensics: The accused has deleted data from the mobile and computer hard disk. Now the main part of the investigation will be to recover chats, call records and deleted videos through experts.
Deciphering dummy names: People saved in code names on mobile phones will be searched. It is suspected that some political leaders are involved and their links to Kharat may be opened.Kharat suspected of sending Rs 100 crore to Dubai through Hawala. It has been revealed that Kharat sent Rs 100 crore to Dubai through this trust through hawala, and it is suspected that a total transaction of Rs 300 crore was done with the help of a CA. Meanwhile, the CA concerned is likely to testify against Kharat, fearing arrest. There is a possibility that the financial irregularities of the trust will be exposed through his testimony.

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