Hyderabad: A 50-year-old self-styled godman was arrested by Cyberabad police on Saturday for cheating people stating he can cure them of coronavirus.
The accused was identified as Mohammad Ismail, a resident of Marthanda Nagar in New Hafeezpet area.
“A man suffering from fever went to him for treatment. He took Rs 40,000 from him stating he has cured him while he got infected from coronavirus,” said Miyapur Inspector, Venkatesh Shamala.
The victim thought Ismail, might cheat more people like him and complained. The accused was letting over 30-35 people gather inside his hut without following any social distancing.
“So far, only a few came forward to lodge a case against the baba, however, police expect more complaints might reach the police station against him,” said ACP Miyapur, Krishna Prasad. TNN
The accused was identified as Mohammad Ismail, a resident of Marthanda Nagar in New Hafeezpet area.
“A man suffering from fever went to him for treatment. He took Rs 40,000 from him stating he has cured him while he got infected from coronavirus,” said Miyapur Inspector, Venkatesh Shamala.
The victim thought Ismail, might cheat more people like him and complained. The accused was letting over 30-35 people gather inside his hut without following any social distancing.
“So far, only a few came forward to lodge a case against the baba, however, police expect more complaints might reach the police station against him,” said ACP Miyapur, Krishna Prasad. TNN
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