Techie allegedly loses Rs 48 lakh to sexual wellness treatment by quack, suffers kidney damage
Bengaluru (PTI): A software engineer in Bengaluru has allegedly lost Rs 48 lakh on "sexual wellness treatment" provided by a quack and it is also suspected the "medication" caused him kidney damage, police said on Sunday.
Based on a complaint filed by the techie, a native of Shivamogga, a case has been registered at Jnanabharathi police station on Saturday against the quack and a medical shop owner, officials said. They are also on look out for the accused in connection with the case.
According to police, the complainant had initially consulted at a multi-speciality hospital in Kengeri for sexual health problems and was prescribed medication, but on May 3, he saw a tent in the city, with an advertisement claiming to provide "quick cure" for sexual issues.
He visited the tent and met a person called Vijay Guruji, who assured a permanent cure to his problem through Ayurvedic treatment. After examination, Guruji, allegedly prescribed him a concoction called "Devaraj Booti", which he claimed was sourced from Haridwar, and was available at an Ayurvedic Shop in Yeshwanthpur.
The concoction was purchased by the complainant by spending Rs 1.6 lakh per gram, by paying cash, as digital mode of payment was not available, police said.
The quack subsequently prescribed the victim 15 grams of medicine named "Bhavana Booti Taila" priced at Rs 76,000 per gram. He then purchased 4 grams of another medicine called "Devaraj Rasabooti" priced at Rs 2.6 lakh per gram.
In total, the complainant has allegedly spent Rs 48 lakh on medication, for which he is said to have taken Rs 17 lakh from his wife and parents, bank loan of about Rs 20 lakh apart from borrowing from friends, police said.
"Despite spending so much money the victim did not find any improvement. He also got to know from the medical examination that his kidney was damaged allegedly due to the medicine he consumed," they said. When he asked Guruji about this, he warned the victim against discontinuing the medication stating that his health will fail, police added.
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
