IPS officer Tejaswi Satpute to lead SIT in Ashok Kharat rape case

20 Mar, 09:13 — 20 Mar, 09:58

Why this matters

The appointment of an IPS officer to lead an SIT highlights the seriousness of the rape allegations against Ashok Kharat. The case has gained significant public attention due to Kharat's prominence as an astrologer and alleged links to political figures, raising questions about influence and accountability.

Key entitiesTejaswi Satpute Ashok Kharat Rupali Chakankar Devendra Shinde

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual165d ago

How ex-sailor Ashok Kharat, now accused of rape, became a ₹100-crore astrologer, charged up to ₹50 lakh a visit

Temple linked to Ashok Kharat was visited by then-CM Shinde in 2022; video of Maharashtra women's panel chief washing his feet has also gone viral.

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ndtvMostly Factual165d ago

Maharashtra Official Seen In Pics With Rape-Accused Astrologer, Row Erupts

The controversy deepened further when certain photos and videos surfaced on social media, depicting Rupali Chakankar in the company of rape-accused astrologer Ashok Kharat.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: indian-express · 20 Mar, 08:13|Full coverage: 3 · 2h|Window: 2h

indian-express20 Mar, 08:13First to report