Six arrested for attempting to sell fake Panchaloha Lakshmi idol, stone in Hyderabad
Six individuals, including an astrologer, were arrested in Hyderabad for attempting to sell a fake Panchaloha idol of Goddess Lakshmi and a stone, according to the Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force. The group, apprehended on Saturday, August 15, claimed the items possessed divine powers and could bring fortune, allowing them to demand a higher price.
The seized items included the fake idol, a pink stone, an SUV, mobile phones, unidentified liquids, and red towels. The accused, ranging in age from 34 to 45, were identified as Kethavath Raju, Vadathya Kumar, Praveen Singh, Mangali Basava Naresh, P. Narsimha, and Challa Ravi, with Ravi working as an astrologer. Narsimha alleged he was duped into purchasing the idol for ₹10 lakh in 2024 by Ravi and others, who then conspired to sell it and the stone to unsuspecting buyers.
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