Nashik: Astrologer Gives Written Undertaking To Stop Selling ‘Miraculous’ Black Threads
Nashik: A Panchavati-based astrologer, who frequently appears on television and remains in the public eye, has submitted a written undertaking to the police following a complaint by the Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (ANiS). The astrologer, who allegedly sold a black thread worth just a few paise for ₹900 while claiming it possessed miraculous powers, assured the police that he would…
Nashik witnessed an astrologer submitting a written pledge to the police after facing criticism from the Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (ANiS) for selling a black thread claiming miraculous powers. The astrologer had previously advertised on social media that wearing the thread could eradicate negative energy and bring success.
ANiS had challenged the claims, demanding evidence of the thread's supernatural abilities. The police, along with ANiS activists, conducted an inquiry which revealed the astrologer's admission to resorting to the practice for business expansion. The astrologer acknowledged his wrongdoing and promised not to repeat the deceitful act, submitting a written undertaking.
Despite ANiS facing registration challenges, the astrologer was permitted to reform. ANiS activists had also challenged the astrologer to scientifically prove the validity of predictive astrology, offering a prize of ₹21 lakh. The astrologer declined the challenge, stating that its intervention had successfully thwarted further public deception.
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