SIT Questions Former State Women's Commission Chief Over Links to Jailed Astrologer
Rupali Chakankar, the former chairperson of the Maharashtra State Women's Commission, was interrogated for six hours by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) regarding her connections to Ashok Kharat, a Nashik-based astrologer currently jailed on charges of rape and extortion. The questioning took place at the Maharashtra Police Academy under the leadership of SIT head Tejaswi Satpute. Investigators focused on Chakankar's association with Kharat and her role as a trustee in the Shiwanika Trust, which is headed by the accused astrologer. Chakankar, who had previously resigned from her official position following the emergence of these allegations, stated to reporters that she provided satisfactory answers to all queries raised during the session. She expressed confidence that the inquiry committee would be satisfied with her responses. The investigation aims to determine the extent of her involvement and the nature of her relationship with Kharat, who was arrested in March after a complaint was filed at the Sarkarwada police station. This development marks a significant progression in the high-profile case involving alleged misconduct by a public figure linked to a controversial spiritual leader.
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SIT Questions Former State Women's Commission Chief Over Links to Jailed Astrologer
Rupali Chakankar, the former chairperson of the Maharashtra State Women's Commission, was interrogated for six hours by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) regarding her connections to Ashok Kharat, a Nashik-based astrologer currently jailed on charges of rape and extortion. The questioning took place at the Maharashtra Police Academy under the leadership of SIT head Tejaswi Satpute. Investigators focused on Chakankar's association with Kharat and her role as a trustee in the Shiwanika Trust, which is headed by the accused astrologer. Chakankar, who had previously resigned from her official position following the emergence of these allegations, stated to reporters that she provided satisfactory answers to all queries raised during the session. She expressed confidence that the inquiry committee would be satisfied with her responses. The investigation aims to determine the extent of her involvement and the nature of her relationship with Kharat, who was arrested in March after a complaint was filed at the Sarkarwada police station. This development marks a significant progression in the high-profile case involving alleged misconduct by a public figure linked to a controversial spiritual leader.
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