Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Godman Arrested in Maharashtra for Black Magic and Voyeurism
A man posing as a godman in India was arrested for alleged black magic and secretly watching people.
He ran a place where he claimed to fix problems.
He would have people download an app on their phones.
Police say he used this to watch them when they were asked to do inappropriate things with other women.
He's now accused of these actions and violating the Maharashtra Black Magic Act.
Authorities are still investigating.
A self-proclaimed godman was arrested in Pimpri-Chinchwad for black magic and voyeurism.
The accused, Prasad Bhimrao Tamdar, ran an ashram offering solutions through astrology and black magic.
Tamdar allegedly used an app to access visitors' phones and watched them during sexual acts.
Four complaints were filed against Tamdar, leading to his arrest.
He is charged under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and the Maharashtra Black Magic Act.
- Who
- Prasad Bhimrao Tamdar, a 29-year-old self-proclaimed godman.
- What
- A self-proclaimed godman was arrested for allegedly practicing black magic, cheating, and voyeurism.
- When
- The arrest occurred recently, following multiple complaints.
- Where
- Pimpri-Chinchwad, India.
- Why
- The accused is accused of exploiting people and sexually abusing them for financial gain.
Accusations
Accused's Perspective
Nature of Actions
Accusations
The accused allegedly misused his position to exploit and secretly record individuals through their phones.
Accused's Perspective
The accused denies the accusations, claiming his actions were misinterpreted and that the app was for watching people during sex.
- Accused
- Prasad Bhimrao Tamdar
- Location of arrest
- Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Allegations
- Black magic, voyeurism, cheating
- Charges
- Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Aghori practices and Black Magic Act, 2013
Sources
‘Godman’ held for sexual abuse of men, used to secretly install surveillance apps on victims’ phones
Self-styled godman held near Pune for black magic, voyeurism
Self-Styled Godman Arrested Over 'Black Magic', 'Voyeurism' In Maharashtra
