Tantrik Promised to Multiply Money Through Ritual
Initial investigation revealed that a self-proclaimed tantrik, Rajendra Kumar from Bilaspur, arrived in Korba on Wednesday night with three associates. He allegedly claimed that through occult practices, he could convert ₹5 lakh into ₹2.5 crore an amount that would later be shared among the group.
Victims Were Called Into the Room One by One
Around 11 pm, the so-called ritual began inside the scrap yard. Rajendra Kumar reportedly called the three men into a separate room one by one. Each was given a lemon, a circle was drawn on the floor with a rope, and they were asked to sit inside it. The rooms were then locked from outside, with the tantrik claiming they would be opened after 30 minutes to an hour.
All Three Found Dead Inside the Room
When the locks were finally opened after the designated time, all three men were found lying dead. Panic spread among the people present, who immediately informed the police. Before officers arrived, the victims were rushed to the hospital where doctors declared them dead on arrival.
Ashwani Kurre, an associate of Rajendra who had accompanied him from Bilaspur, claimed he had no idea how the deaths occurred. He insisted that the men died after the ritual, but could not explain the cause.
Tantrik Arrested, One Associate Absconding
Following the incident, Rajendra fled the scene but was later arrested. Police are still searching for one of his associates. Local residents, angered by the mysterious deaths, thrashed Ashwani Kurre before handing him over to police.
Possible Poisoning, Says Police
Korba CSP Bhushan Ekka said that initial evidence points to possible poisoning, but the exact cause of death will be confirmed only after the post-mortem report. A forensic team inspected the site and sealed the scrap yard for investigation.
Police are questioning Rajendra Kumar and his team to determine whether this was a case of occult fraud or a deliberate conspiracy.
What Is “Jaharkhurani”?
“Jaharkhurani” refers to incidents in which a person is harmed or robbed by being administered a toxic or sedative substance such as drugs, poison, or intoxicants.
