‘Captain’ Ashok Kharat Viral Video: Obscene Clip Surfaces Following Self-Styled Godman’s Arrest in Nashik
Nashik Police have arrested self-styled godman 'Captain' Ashok Kharat on rape and torture charges. Following his arrest on March 18, 2026, an obscene viral video surfaced, and police seized 58 additional clips. Kharat, a retired Navy officer and numerologist, is in police custody until March 24 as investigators probe his high-profile links.
Mumbai, March 19: The Nashik Police Crime Branch has arrested a high-profile self-styled godman and numerologist, Ashok Kharat, popularly known as "Captain," on charges of s*xual exploitation and torture. Kharat, a retired Merchant Navy officer, was arrested following a complaint by a 35-year-old woman. On Thursday, March 19, a local court remanded the accused to police custody until March 24 to allow for further investigation into a growing scandal involving leaked videos and high-profile connections.
The case took a significant turn shortly after the arrest when an objectionable video involving Kharat began circulating on social media. The video allegedly depicts the accused misbehaving with a woman under the guise of performing a religious ritual involving a copper vessel. While the police have urged the public not to share the "highly objectionable" content, investigators have revealed the seizure of 58 additional videos from the accused’s devices. 'Captain' Ashok Kharat Video: Retired Navy Officer Arrested by Nashik Police in S*xual Exploitation Case.
Obscene Clip Surfaces Following Ashok Kharat’s Arrest
Political Storm in Maharashtra After Ashok Kharat's Arrest
The arrest has triggered a political storm in Maharashtra due to Kharat’s documented proximity to state leadership. Photographs of the accused with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Rupali Chakankar, Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, have surfaced and gone viral on social media. In particular, video footage showing Chakankar performing a traditional ritual of washing Kharat’s feet and referring to him as her "guru".
Video of Rupali Chakankar Washing Feet of Ashok Kharat Goes Viral
Ashok Kharat Gave Victim Sedative Before Assault
According to the First Information Report (FIR) registered at the Sarkarwada Police Station, the victim alleged that Kharat administered a sedative, referred to locally as "Gungi," to facilitate the assault. The complainant stated that she was subjected to physical and mental torture over a period of time. Maharashtra Shocker: 4 Men Rape Woman in Naigaon Over Course of 2 Months After She Misses Job Interview in Pune, Share Her Obscene Photos on Instagram; 2 Arrested.
Police are currently investigating whether other women were targeted using similar methods. The "Captain" reportedly leveraged his background as a cosmology expert and numerologist to gain the trust of followers before allegedly exploiting them at his private properties.
The arrest has brought intense scrutiny to the Shri Ishanyeshwar Temple in Mirgaon, Sinnar taluka, where Kharat serves as the Chairman of the Temple Trust. Established in 2010, the temple gained significant regional prominence following visits from several high-ranking political leaders and VIPs.
Ashok Kharat Was Living Luxurious Life
Kharat’s lifestyle was centered around a luxurious farmhouse located near the temple premises. Locals report that while Kharat visited primarily on weekends, the farmhouse served as a private meeting ground for celebrities and businessmen seeking "spiritual guidance" or future predictions.
Beyond the criminal charges, the Nashik Crime Branch is investigating Kharat’s extensive financial holdings. Authorities suspect the accused owns properties worth crores of rupees across multiple cities, all of which are slated for search and valuation.
The investigation is also expected to probe the guest lists of the Mirgaon farmhouse. Given the involvement of prominent figures in the temple trust and the frequent visits by political leaders, the police are acting with caution to ensure all digital evidence is preserved. The 58 seized videos are currently being analyzed by forensic experts to identify other potential victims or accomplices.
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