What observers say
“It was not an accident,” declared Vilas Jadhav, as the case against Nashik astrologer Ashok Kharat spirals into a web of sexual abuse, financial fraud, and a suspicious death linked to a land dispute.
The allegations against Kharat have intensified, with police filing two additional rape FIRs. A seven-month pregnant woman has accused him of sexually assaulting her during a ritual, while another woman claims Kharat raped her multiple times between 2020 and 2026. Over 100 video clips have been recovered, showing the alleged abuse, raising serious concerns about Kharat’s practices.
Details of Kharat’s alleged misconduct include using plastic snakes and tiger skins to intimidate victims and selling ordinary tamarind seeds as “energised gemstones.” These revelations have shocked the local community, who trusted Kharat’s supposed astrological insights.
The situation took a darker turn with the Jadhav family’s claims surrounding the death of Kailash Jadhav, who died just two days before a court hearing related to a land dispute with Kharat. The family insists that his death was staged, not an accident, further complicating the narrative.
As the investigation unfolds, Kharat is currently being questioned by a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The Jadhav family alleges that Kharat illegally seized land worth 45 lakh rupees from them, intensifying the stakes in this already explosive case.
Observers note that the case has taken a more serious turn with fresh allegations from the Jadhav family. The intertwining of sexual abuse claims and the suspicious circumstances surrounding Kailash’s death has captured public attention, leading to widespread outrage.
As the investigation continues, the community remains on edge, awaiting further developments. Details remain unconfirmed, but the implications of Kharat’s actions could have far-reaching consequences for his reputation and the trust placed in local astrologers.
