{
  "id": 13968888,
  "title": "Nashik: MANS Seeks Probe Into ₹900 Black Thread, Offers ₹21 Lakh Challenge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/nashik-mans-seeks-probe-into-900-black-thread-offers-21-lakh-challenge",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:46:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/nashik-mans-seeks-probe-into-900-black-thread-offers-21-lakh-challenge"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nashik: The Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (MANS) has accused an astrologer of promoting a ₹900 black thread, which they claim can remove negative energy and bring success. MANS has filed a memorandum with the Nashik Police Commissioner requesting an investigation into the matter. According to social media posts, tying the thread on the right wrist during Ashwin or Chaitra Navratri can supposedly eliminate negative energy and help people overcome obstacles. The astrologer is offering the thread at ₹900, claiming it has been spiritually empowered and will be mailed after payment. MANS expressed concern about the sale of ordinary threads at such a premium price, stating that such claims could mislead people and exploit their religious beliefs. The organization challenged the astrologer to demonstrate the thread's purported effects through scientific testing, offering a reward of ₹21 lakh for anyone who can prove its supernatural powers under the organization's rules. MANS asked the astrologer to respond in writing within seven days, indicating whether he would accept the challenge.",
  "summary": "Nashik: The Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (MANS) has demanded action against an astrologer for allegedly promoting a black thread priced at ₹900 with claims that it can remove negative energy and bring success in life. The organisation has submitted a memorandum to the Nashik Police Commissioner, seeking an investigation into the matter. According to a message circulating on social…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}