As per the reports, self-styled godwoman Radhe Maa, against whom an FIR has been lodged in Mumbai on Thursday, is said to be missing now. Mumbai police on Friday issued a lookout notice against her amid the reports that the controversial godwoman might be planning to flee abroad.
Also, she was making a buzz on social networking websites with her pictures in a red dress.
“A 32-year-old married woman yesterday lodged a complaint against her in-laws as well as Maa, claiming she is being harassed mentally and physically for dowry,” said Mukund Pawar, Senior Inspector, Kandivali Police Station.
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The woman said her in-laws and other family members are the followers of Radhe Maa, who has instigated them to demand dowry and harass her if the demand is not met, he said.
Based on the complaint, police have named seven persons as accused, including the godwoman and the victim’s husband, in the FIR.
“We are now gathering evidence against the accused to substantiate the allegations levelled against them,” they said.
In this regard, police are inquiring several people, including neighbours of the complainant, a resident of suburban Kandivali, her relatives and friends.
“Statements of all the seven accused will also be recorded,” Pawar said, adding all of them are co-operating with the police.
The accused have been booked under relevant sections of IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act. Among others, they have been charged with cheating, criminal breach of trust, cruelty and harassment for dowry, police said.