Belagavi: 21 influenced by jailed godman’s teachings rescued from mass suicide plot
Belagavi: In a shocking incident from Karnataka’s Belagavi district, as many as 21 people who were allegedly influenced by the sermons and writings of controversial Haryana-based godman Sant Rampal, currently serving a life sentence, had resolved to end their lives. Timely intervention by local authorities averted the tragedy.
The incident took place in Anantpur village of Athani taluk. Members of the Irakar family, Tukaram, Savitri, Ramesh, Vaishnavi, and others, totaling over 10 individuals, along with 11 more people from Uttar Pradesh, had collectively planned to give up their lives on September 8.
Police sources revealed that the group, deeply influenced by Rampal’s ideology, believed that “the Supreme God will come and take their lives away,” and were preparing for a ritualistic mass suicide.
As soon as the matter came to light, Chikkodi Sub-Divisional Officer Subhash Sampagavi rushed to the village, accompanied by police officials and local religious leaders. After holding detailed talks, the officials managed to convince the devotees that they were being misled by blind faith. Realizing the facts, all 21 individuals abandoned their decision.
Speaking on the issue, SDO Sampagavi warned, “Even in the 21st century, such superstitions send a dangerous message to society. True devotion means awakening inner awareness, not giving up life in the name of God. Strict action will be taken against those who encourage such acts."
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Man arrested for for raping mute woman in Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur (PTI): One person was arrested on the charge of raping a 30-year-old woman with speech impairment in Jamshedpur, a police officer said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred in the Azadnagar police station area of the city, and a case in this regard was registered based on the statement of the victim's brother on Monday.
The victim had gone to fetch water from the premises of a company on Monday evening. When she did not return even after a considerable time, family members went out in search of her and caught the accused red-handed, police said.
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The accused was a caretaker of the company.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Patamda) Bachandeo Kujjur said due to scarcity of water in the area, the victim used to fetch water from the premises of the company.
