Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Nashik Godman Booked for Sexual Harassment and Coercion
In Nashik, a man calling himself a Godman is in trouble.
He's accused of sexually harassing a woman who went to him for help with her problems.
He scared her using talk of 'Aghori Shakti' and tried to force her to marry him.
He told the woman she would have trouble getting married, and she did not inform her estranged husband.
When he asked for money from the husband, the truth was revealed.
Police are now involved after a complaint from a women's rights group.
The Godman also runs similar operations in another city.
A self-proclaimed Godman in Nashik is booked for sexual harassment.
The Godman allegedly used 'Aghori Shakti' fear to pressure a woman to marry him.
The woman sought solutions from the Godman for her personal problems.
The woman's father contacted ANIS after the Godman demanded money.
The Godman also holds court in Kalyan, attracting people via social media.
- Who
- Siddharth Bhate, alias Siddharth Guru, the self-proclaimed Godman, and a young woman are involved.
- What
- A self-proclaimed Godman was booked for sexual harassment and pressuring a woman to marry him.
- When
- Details of the case are recent.
- Where
- Nashik, India.
- Why
- The woman sought solutions to her personal problems.
Victim's Perspective
Godman's Perspective
Abuse of Trust and Power
Victim's Perspective
The Godman took advantage of the victim's vulnerability by using fear of supernatural forces, pressuring the woman and sexually harassing her.
Godman's Perspective
The Godman denies the allegations and claims to be a spiritual leader trying to help the woman.
- Accused
- Siddharth Bhate (Siddharth Guru)
- Allegations
- Sexual harassment, manipulation
- Location
- Nashik, India
- Involved Parties
- Woman, Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti (ANIS)
- Action
- Case registered at Nashik Road Police Station