Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Pune Police Arrest Alleged Guru Over Nude Photo Requests
Police in Pune arrested a 23-year-old man named Divya Jitendra Parmar.
A young woman said he contacted her online and acted like a motivational speaker and spiritual guru.
Police said he gained her trust during their conversations.
He allegedly asked her for nude or semi-nude photographs.
He reportedly said the pictures or exercises would help remove negative energy or improve physical fitness.
The woman became frightened and complained to police.
Officers seized his phone and laptop for examination.
They are checking whether other women were contacted in a similar way.
A court allowed police to keep him for two days while the investigation continues.
Kondhwa police arrested 23-year-old Divya Jitendra Parmar in Pune after a young woman complained about alleged online intimidation.
Police said Parmar presented himself online as a motivational speaker, influencer and later a spiritual guru.
He allegedly contacted the woman through social media and sought nude or semi-nude photographs while discussing negative energy and physical exercises.
Police seized his mobile phone and laptop and are examining photographs, messages, videos and other digital evidence.
A court remanded Parmar to two days in police custody as investigators check for similar alleged demands involving other women.
- Who
- Kondhwa police arrested 23-year-old Divya Jitendra Parmar after a complaint by a young woman, described in one report as 22 years old.
- What
- Parmar allegedly posed as a motivational speaker and spiritual guru, then sought nude or semi-nude photographs and intimidated or coerced the woman.
- When
- The arrest was reported on Thursday; a court subsequently ordered two days of police custody.
- Where
- The case was registered at Kondhwa Police Station in Pune, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The woman approached police after allegedly being pressured to send intimate photographs during online interactions.
- Accused
- Divya Jitendra Parmar, 23
- Location
- Kondhwa Police Station, Pune, Maharashtra
- Alleged conduct
- Seeking nude or semi-nude photographs while posing as a motivational speaker and spiritual guru
- Stated pretexts
- Removing negative energy and providing physical-fitness guidance
- Seized devices
- One mobile phone and one laptop
- Court order
- Two days of police custody
- Investigation
- Police are examining digital evidence and checking for similar alleged demands involving other women
