MUMBAI :- In a shocking case that exposes the deadly intersection of superstition and sexual violence, Virar Police have arrested a blind man and his accomplice for allegedly assaulting a 17-year-old girl multiple times under the pretext of performing “demon-exorcising rituals.” The incident has sent shockwaves through the Mumbai metropolitan region and triggered a high-priority police investigation.
Key Developments:
Occult Deceptio
The prime accused, identified only as a visually impaired individual, allegedly convinced the Class 11 student that “four demons” possessed her body. He claimed these entities would “kill her future husband” and prevent her from having children unless exorcised through “11 sexual rituals” performed with him .
-Brutal Exploitation On July 30, the accused booked a lodge near Rajodi Beach where he carried out three assaults within a single day under the guise of performing the initial “rituals.” He threatened the victim with dire consequences if she disclosed the acts to anyone .
-Mental Vulnerability Exploited: Investigators revealed the victim has a history of mental health challenges, with her family believing she had been “under the influence of spirits” for four years—a vulnerability the accused allegedly exploited after being introduced through a mutual friend .
Timeline of Justice:
July 2025: Victim meets accused through a friend
July 30: Assault occurs at Rajodi Beach lodge
Early August: Victim confides in a friend who alerts parents
August 7: Formal police complaint filed at Virar Police Station
August 8: Both accused arrested
Legal Reckoning
Police have invoked stringent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (137(2), 64, 64(2)), the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and Maharashtra’s landmark
Anti-Superstition and Black Magic Act, 2013 (Sections 1 & 49) . The latter legislation specifically criminalizes exploitative practices under the cloak of supernatural powers.
Ongoing Investigation
We are examining whether the accused used similar ‘black magic’ tactics to target other vulnerable women ,” stated an investigating officer. The police are scrutinizing the accused’s background and movements to identify potential additional victims .
This harrowing incident underscores the persistent dangers of occult exploitation in urban communities and highlights institutional efforts to combat supernatural coercion through specialized legal frameworks. Authorities urge families to seek professional help for mental health or spiritual concerns rather than turning to unverified practitioners.
