Self proclaimed godman Ashubhai arrested under POCSO Act

2020-05-19 28

An FIR has been registered against self-styled godman known as Ashu Bhai Guruji and his son for allegedly raping a woman and her minor daughter. A case was filed at the Hauz Khas police station under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act. Popularly hailed as Ashu Bhai, the guru was also an astrologer by profession. The complainant has alleged that the woman had come in touch with the self-claimed guru in 2008 when she had reached out to him for her daughter’s treatment and not only did he and his son but also their friends used to rape.