Raid on Bhondubaba Kharat’s Farmhouse Uncovers Pistol, Ammo, and ₹200 Crore Property Papers

Nashik police raid self-styled godman Ashok Kharat’s farmhouse, seizing weapons and documents worth ₹200 crore amid sexual exploitation probe. SIT formed for thorough investigation.

Nashik, Maharashtra : March 20, 2026: The arrest of self-proclaimed numerologist and tantrik Ashok Kharat, alias Bhondubaba or Captain Kharat, has triggered statewide outrage over allegations of sexually and mentally exploiting women by preying on their faith.

Nashik Crime Branch teams struck late Thursday at his sprawling Mirgav farmhouse near Sinnar, confiscating a pistol, live cartridges, and critical documents linked to assets estimated at over ₹200 crore amassed benami over 15 years. In response, the Maharashtra government swiftly constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by IPS officer Tejaswini Satpute to probe multiple FIRs cohesively, including rape and hypnosis-aided assaults on victims lured with promises of spiritual aid.

Investigations reveal Kharat’s vast empire: a ₹50 crore plot in Shirdi, lavish Nashik bungalow and office, 30 acres near Pathardi, plus holdings near Sinnar, Ozar airport, and Shirdi—allegedly funded by duping devotees. Suspicious hasty wheat harvest on Shirdi land post-arrest hints at evidence tampering attempts, police suspect. The 67-year-old ex-Merchant Navy officer faces charges of rape, extortion, and illegal arms possession, with hidden CCTV in his office and threats to victims’ families uncovered. Satpute’s team has begun intense interrogations, promising deeper revelations soon.​ This scandal exposes the dark underbelly of faith-based frauds, with authorities vowing no leniency

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