The Sarkhej police team, with the assistance of the Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Zone-7, prevented what could have been a chilling case of human sacrifice and fraud. Acting on a tip-off, the police saved a man’s life and arrested the accused, who posed as a tantric and exploited superstitious beliefs for financial gain.
As per the case, Jigar Bhanubhai Gohil, a resident of Krishna Kunj Society in Ahmedabad, approached Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone-7) Shivam Varma with a harrowing account. According to Gohil, a man named Abhi Rajput was lured into a trap by Nawalsinh Arvindsinh Chavda, a self-proclaimed tantric.
Chavda had promised Abhi miraculous financial gains, claiming he could turn one rupee into four using occult practices.
On December 1, 2024, Abhi was summoned to Sanathal, where he was allegedly served a drink laced with a poisonous substance. Chawda’s sinister plan involved causing Abhi’s death through a heart attack or an accident, after which he would steal the victim’s money.
When Gohil informed the police about the potential danger, Sarkhej Police Inspector R K Dhulia and his team sprang into action. Through human intelligence and efficient teamwork, the officers tracked down both the victim and the accused within hours.
Abhi Rajput was rescued unharmed, and the accused was apprehended before he could execute his sinister plan.
The accused, Nawalsinh Chavda, hails from Vejalpur in Ahmedabad and has a history of exploiting gullible individuals by claiming to possess supernatural powers. Police investigations revealed that Chavda used his so-called tantric knowledge to lure victims into his trap, preying on their superstitions and desperation.
“The timely action of our officers has not only saved a life, but also dealt a significant blow to such malicious practices. Further investigation into the matter is ongoing, and we are also looking into whether there were other victims of his crimes,” said a senior police officer.