Tantrik Arrested for Alleged Rape of Teen and Young Woman

A tantrik named Nandlal Jatav was arrested for allegedly raping two cousins, including a 15-year-old girl, in a shocking case that came to light after a video clip was posted on social media. The incident occurred after the victims met him for treatment and paid him Rs 20,000.

A tantrik was arrested for allegedly raping two cousins, including a 15-year-old girl, here, police said on Thursday.

Superintendent of Police (Rural) Trigun Bishen stated that the victims, aged 21 and 15 years, residents of Delhi, met the tantrik with their uncle on June 18 and narrated their concerns. They paid him Rs 20,000, he added, recounting the details from the FIR.

The tantrik, Nandlal Jatav, told them to return for treatment on July 29, as he was busy, according to the FIR. The victims, along with their mothers, came to the tantrik who then placed them in different rooms under the guise of treatment. He allegedly raped them alternately.

The matter came to light after a video clip of the act was posted on social media. An FIR was lodged by their uncle Dinesh Kumar, a resident of Vrindavan, on Wednesday, the SP said.

(With inputs from agencies.)