Nashik Godman Accused of Cheating Couple and Two MLAs in Occult Ritual Case
Arun Dhondu Patil, a self-styled godman from Nashik, is accused of cheating a Panvel couple of Rs 7.5 lakh by promising to cure the woman's asthma and improve their finances through occult rituals. The woman alleges she was subjected to a ritual while blindfolded near the Godavari river. Police have registered a case, and Patil is absconding. The investigation has expanded to include two unidentified MLAs allegedly duped of around Rs 2.25 crore, with authorities probing possible wider involvement.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (30/100). Lens Score 48/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (18–42/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 21 Oct, 11:22 am. Other outlets followed.