The Khar police are searching for a fake baba who deceived a woman and fled with her 1.5 tola gold chain in the Khar Danda area on May 9. According to officials, the accused, dressed as a sadhu, entered the housing society in broad daylight, claiming he could solve the woman’s problems and improve her financial condition before escaping with her jewellery.

The victim, a 60-year-old, reported the incident. Police suspect the accused is a habitual offender. An FIR has been registered, and the investigation is ongoing.
The incident took place around 11 am on May 9. The accused was dressed in white attire typically worn by sadhus and was carrying a bag and a spiritual book.
A police officer said, “The fake baba told the woman that he could solve all her problems through spiritual rituals and pooja at home. He claimed these rituals would help improve her financial condition and asked her to hand over her gold chain for the rituals.”