Delhi Occultist Arrested for Murders and Ritualistic Extortion Scheme
In a chilling case from New Delhi, the occultist Kamruddin, arrested for allegedly killing three individuals near Peeragarhi, had expanded his influence to brainwash five other victims through deceptive rituals while extracting money from them, according to police reports. Investigators have confirmed that chat logs and mobile records substantiate his systematic attempts to manipulate these individuals, revealing a calculated modus operandi centered on ritualistic deception.
Victims and Financial Exploitation
The affected individuals, residents of Jahangirpuri, Ghazipur, and Loni, reportedly paid Kamruddin sums ranging from Rs 1,100 to Rs 10,000 under the false pretense of curing ailments or boosting their wealth. A police source detailed that he claimed these payments were part of an initial healing process, exploiting their vulnerabilities for financial gain. Authorities suspect his involvement in at least eight murders, indicating a broader and more dangerous operation that was halted by his arrest.
Investigation and Evidence Gathering
Police have intensified their probe by recovering a keypad phone from Kamruddin and are searching for a second mobile number believed to be used by the accused. To reconstruct the events, investigators took him to Loni and Peeragarhi, retracing the routes used on the day of the killings. This included visits to the house where he conducted his fake practices, the location from which CCTV footage emerged, and the Peeragarhi flyover area where the victims' bodies were discovered in an abandoned car on February 8.
Modus Operandi and Disturbing Rituals
Kamruddin's scheme involved asking clients to send photographs of young women and girls as part of rituals, promising a "dhanvarsha" or sudden windfall of wealth. He falsely claimed that a "djinn" would establish physical contact through a young woman in their family, leveraging superstition for exploitation. Multiple such photographs, showing women posing with handwritten personal details, were recovered from a victim's phone, leading investigators to suspect these images were circulated in groups linked to the accused.
Background and Police Actions
Originally running a bangle business, Kamruddin shifted to occult practices after observing others in his vicinity engaged in similar activities, seeing it as a lucrative opportunity, as revealed during interrogation. Police are now examining the bank accounts of Kamruddin and his children to trace the money trail, aiming to uncover the full extent of his financial exploitation. This case highlights the dangers of occult crimes and the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address such threats in the community.
