West Singhbhum, Jharkhand – Authorities have arrested a notorious 57-year-old tantric, Pandey Nag, for the brutal rape of a minor girl in Jagannathpur police limits. The man, known locally for claiming supernatural healing powers, betrayed a family’s trust in the worst possible way.
Called to Todanghatu village’s Mundasai area to heal a sick child, Nag staged an elaborate ritual. He then cunningly sent the girl’s mother and brother outside for ‘immersion of sacred items,’ seizing the moment to assault the lone minor at home.
The child’s cries alerted the family upon their return; she detailed the violation amid sobs. Enraged yet composed, they rushed to the station, registering a POCSO case on March 1. Nag’s flight was short-lived.
SDPO Rafel Murmu’s crack team tracked and arrested him swiftly. Interrogation yielded a confession. The victim’s health check and statement proceed under strict guidelines, bolstered by counseling and legal assistance.
Committing to rapid justice, police outline plans for early chargesheet submission. This incident serves as a grim reminder of how superstition can mask predatory behavior, urging communities to verify healers and report suspicions promptly.