A shocking incident has emerged from the Delwara locality of the popular hill station Mount Abu in Sirohi, Rajasthan, where a man masquerading as an occultist has been accused of molesting and sexually assaulting five female relatives. The victims include three young adult women and two minor girls. Following the formal submission of complaints, local law enforcement authorities moved swiftly to detain the accused, who is currently undergoing intensive custodial interrogation to establish the complete sequence of events.
Purification Rituals Used as a Pretext
Initial findings from the investigation reveal that the accused shared a familial relationship with the victims, which allowed him easy access to them and helped him win their trust. Capitalizing on this domestic familiarity, he portrayed himself as a spiritual practitioner possessing occult powers. Under the pretext of performing special spiritual purification ceremonies to ward off misfortunes, he allegedly trapped the victims and subjected them to sexual exploitation and molestation. The revelation that trusted domestic ties were exploited for systemic abuse has sent shockwaves across the tourist destination.
Severe Charges Invoked Under POCSO and BNS
Given the involvement of two minor victims, the police authorities registered a comprehensive criminal case invoking stringent provisions. The charges against the detained suspect have been framed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act as well as relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police officials confirmed that the accused was formally taken into custody immediately after the formal complaints were lodged. Investigators are currently recording the official statements of all five victims and collecting corroborative evidentiary material to build a watertight legal case against the perpetrator.
History of Similar Allegations Surfaces
The ongoing probe has also brought to light troubling details regarding the suspect's past conduct. Records indicate that approximately two years ago, the very same individual had faced grave allegations of a similar nature. The recurrence of such misconduct after a gap of two years has raised serious questions regarding his prior actions and behavior. Authorities have affirmed that his past track record will form an integral part of the ongoing probe. Police administration maintains that strict legal measures are being pursued to ensure that stringent punishment is secured through the judicial process.
