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Superstition sparks treasure hunt, 6 held
27 Apr
Summary
- Police discovered occult items during a routine patrol.
- Six individuals were arrested for attempting to find treasure.
- The arrests were made in connection with superstition-driven activities.
During a late-night operation on Saturday, Yavatmal police apprehended six individuals in the Vadgaon jungle, uncovering a treasure hunt fueled by superstition. The arrests occurred near Karegaon following a routine patrol that detected a suspicious vehicle on the Varud-Karegaon road.
A search of the vehicle revealed a collection of items associated with occult practices. These included a spade, incense sticks, jowar flour, black dolls, a trident, rudraksha beads, lemons, hair strands, needles, amulets, and multi-coloured threads.
The arrested suspects, identified as residents of Washim district and Arni, admitted during questioning that their purpose was to excavate hidden treasure. Preliminary investigations suggest one of the arrested individuals was acting as a priest for the group.
A case has been registered against the individuals under specific sections of the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice & other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013, highlighting the serious nature of their alleged activities.
