The late Tantrik Haricharan Ahirwar (file photo).
A sensational case of murder of a tantrik has come to light in Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh. The dead body of a tantrik was found lying in a Havan Kund in Barat Pahari village of the district. The relatives of the deceased Tantrik expressed fear of killing him and dumping the body. Upon receiving the information, the police arrived, took possession of the body and began investigations. The tantrik had allegedly told a family about the money buried in the ground. When they did not find money even after digging, the family members killed the tantrik.
The matter is in Barat Pahari village of Sadar Kotwali area. Here, Haricharan Ahirwar, 65, a resident of Vendo village, was brought with him by Virendra and Pratap, residents of Barat Pahadi. It is said that the late Haricharan used to do tantra-mantra and exorcism. Relatives of the deceased said that Virendra and Pratap had taken the wedding procession to the hill village on the pretext of organizing a Bhandara.
Tantric body found in Havan Kund
Relatives said Haricharan’s brother’s in-laws’ house is also in Barat Pahari village. That’s why he came. When he did not return after two days, a search was carried out. On Monday, his body was found lying in the Havan pond, near the village temple. His staff and torch were also there. This is how he could be identified. It is alleged that after the murder, the body was dumped in the Havan Kund.
Police begin investigation of the case
On receiving information about the dead body found in Barat Pahadi village, police reached the spot, detained the body and sent it for autopsy. CO Deepak Dubey said that after receiving information about the body dumped in Barat Pahadi village, the police rushed to the spot. The body was identified as Haricharan Ahirwar. The allegation is that Tantrik Haricharan had told Virendra and Pratap about the hidden money. When the excavation was finished, the money was not found. Due to this, both of them killed Haricharan.
(Report- Virag Pachauri/Mahoba)