Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Men Arrested in Tantrik Murder Over Alleged Hypnosis Belief
A group of men killed a tantrik (a type of spiritual healer) because one of the men, Praveen Sharma, thought the tantrik had put a spell on his wife, causing them to separate.
The police caught the killers after a car chase.
The killers had planned the murder, promising land and cars to those who would help.
They lured the tantrik into a car, strangled him, and threw his body near a canal.
The police arrested five people, while one is still on the run.
Five men were arrested in connection with the murder of a tantrik, Naresh Prajapati.
The killing was orchestrated by Praveen Sharma, who believed the tantrik had hypnotized his wife.
The suspects were apprehended after a car chase and a shootout with police.
The murder occurred on August 2, with the body found near a canal in Bulandshahr.
The group lured the victim into a car, strangled him, and disposed of the body.
- Who
- Neeraj, Sunil, Saurabh Kumar, Praveen Sharma, and Praveen Mavi were arrested; Naresh Prajapati was the victim.
- What
- The arrest of five men for the murder of a tantrik.
- When
- The arrests were made late Thursday; the murder occurred on August 2.
- Where
- The body was dumped in Bulandshahr; the arrests were made near Chipiyana Buzurg, Noida.
- Why
- Praveen Sharma believed the tantrik had hypnotized his wife and wanted revenge.
- Victim
- Naresh Prajapati
- Accused Arrested
- Neeraj, Sunil, Saurabh Kumar, Praveen Sharma, Praveen Mavi
- Murder Date
- August 2
- Location of Body Disposal
- Canal in Bulandshahr
- Motive
- Revenge for alleged hypnotism
- Murder Weapon
- Towel belonging to Prajapati