1 hour agoCrime
65LENS
3 SourcesMaharashtra, India
thebalanced.newsChargesheet Filed Against Ashok Kharat in Two Sexual Harassment Cases
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed chargesheets against self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat in two of the 17 cases registered against him, primarily involving sexual harassment. These cases are being investigated across Nashik and Ahilyanagar districts by various police units. Authorities have removed over 13,000 objectionable video links related to the cases, and two criminal cases have been filed for uploading such content. The cases also include allegations of cheating and violations under Maharashtra's laws on human sacrifice and money lending.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
22%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The articles present a straightforward law enforcement update without political commentary. They mention that prominent politicians had met Kharat but do not elaborate on political implications. The focus remains on legal proceedings and police actions, reflecting a neutral stance without partisan framing.
Sentiment — Negative (22/100)
The tone across the articles is factual and neutral, focusing on the investigation and legal developments. There is no emotive language or sensationalism, maintaining an objective reporting style centered on the charges and police efforts to remove objectionable content.
How 3 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| thetribune | Chargesheet filed against self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat in two cases - The Tribune | Center | Negative |
| theprint | Charge sheet filed against Ashok Kharat in 2 cases | Center | Negative |
| news18 | Charge sheet filed against Ashok Kharat in 2 cases | Center | Negative |
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 13 May, 04:24 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1news1813 May, 04:24 pmCharge sheet filed against Ashok Kharat in 2 cases
- 2theprint13 May, 04:25 pmCharge sheet filed against Ashok Kharat in 2 cases
- 3thetribune13 May, 04:37 pmChargesheet filed against self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat in two cases - The Tribune
Lens Score breakdown
65/100
Public interest64/100
Coverage gap100%
Significant story being underreported by mainstream media relative to its public importance.
Accountability flags
TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.
- rights violation
This story involves alleged violations of constitutional or human rights — freedom of expression, due process, custodial rights, minority rights.
- sexual misconduct
This story involves allegations of sexual harassment, assault, or exploitation.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Enforcement
Nashik Rural PoliceSpecial Investigation TeamNashik City PoliceSIT Cyber TeamAhilyanagar PoliceMaharashtra Cyber
Story context
- Category
- Crime
- Location
- Maharashtra, India
- Sources analysed
- 3
- Last analysed
- 13 May 2026
- Key entities
- Sexual harassmentMaharashtraNashikAghoriCheatingHuman sacrificeDistrictBlack magicSpecial Investigation Team (India)First information reportChargesheetPress Trust of India
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