20-07-2025
Astrologer arrested for molesting law student in Pune
The Pune city police Sunday said they arrested an astrologer for allegedly molesting a 25-year-old woman, who studies at a law college in the city.
The woman lodged the complaint in this case at a police station Saturday. The police identified the accused as Akhilesh Rajguru, 45. They said the alleged molestation took place at his office.
According to the police, the woman visited his office a few days prior with her brother's astrological chart. Later, the accused allegedly asked the woman to come alone to collect some 'Vanaspati' and a 'mantra' for her brother.
The police said that when the woman went to the astrologer's office Saturday, he allegedly tried to hug and kiss her. Based on the complaint filed by the woman, the police booked the accused on charges of molestation and also under sections of the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act.
A Senior Inspector said, 'The accused astrologer has been arrested. He will be produced before a court in Pune Sunday. Further investigation is on.'
