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Spiritual Healer Sold Lizard Genitalia for Love Spells
12 Jan
Summary
- A man was arrested for selling monitor lizard genitalia for ₹10,000 each.
- He claimed the parts offered spiritual benefits for relationship problems.
- Authorities seized 206 monitor lizard genitalia, tiger skin, and red coral.
A man identified as Murthy, aged 45, has been apprehended for allegedly operating an illegal trade in wildlife products from his residence on the outskirts of the city. He marketed himself as a spiritual healer, claiming that monitor lizard genitalia could be used for attracting love and controlling partners, with each piece priced at ₹10,000.
The investigation was initiated after a wildlife protection NGO received intelligence about the online sale of these prohibited items. An NGO member posed as a client, interacting with Murthy who displayed wildlife articles and discussed their purported spiritual benefits. The NGO subsequently alerted the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence.
On Friday, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence conducted a joint operation, arresting Murthy and seizing 206 monitor lizard genitalia, 1.5 kilograms of red coral, a tiger skin, and various other items. Murthy allegedly sourced these products through contacts linked to the Hakki Pikki community. Cases have been registered under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, with further investigations ongoing to identify his network of suppliers and buyers.
