Following the instructions of the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, an 'Operation Kalanemi' has been started in the state, putting the impersonators behind the bars, who cheat people in the name of religion by playing with their feelings and beliefs. So far, at least 23 'fake babas' have been arrested by the police, stated an official.
Providing details about the Op, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajay Singh, the arrested individuals were allegedly preying on people's religious sentiments and were involved in duping unsuspecting victims. SSP said, "Under this campaign, the police took action in various police station areas on Saturday and arrested 23 fake babas roaming around in the guise of saints and sadhus. Among the arrested fake babas, 10 persons are residents of other states."
"In line with the instructions, all the station in-charges have been instructed to identify such persons in their respective police station areas, who disguise themselves as saints and mislead people, especially women and youth, and lure them to solve their personal or domestic problems and commit fraud with them, and take strict action against them," SSP added.
President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, Ravindra Puri, welcomed and commended the Uttarakhand government's decision and said, "Kanwar is being conducted in Haridwar and we welcome this decision by the Chief Minister and thank him as well... The fake saints ask for money from and cheat Kanwariya and abuse those who refuse to give money; these people should be subjected to strict action... Our Chief Minister's vision is a safe Uttarakhand, and doing justice to all the Kanwariya and all of us are with him."
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The president of Akhand Parshuram Akhada stated that the Aadhar cards of such imposters should be verified, and action must be taken against such people.
"We welcome this campaign... Some fake seers bring disgrace to our respected saints, the Aadhar card of such imposters should be checked... While India is about to become Vishwaguru, only original saints must be there... There are some seers (fake ones) who have committed a crime, and action must be taken on such people..." he said.
State BJP President Mahendra Bhatt said that some people try to disturb society and strict action should be taken against them.
"Some criminal elements try to ruin the social environment. Everyone must follow the laws made by the government... Numerous people try to disturb society, and they will be subjected to strict action..." Bhatt said.
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