Bijnor Police Bust Gang Using 'Black Magic' to Loot Gold
Police in Bijnor arrested a man for targeting women near hospitals, using fake black magic rituals to steal gold jewelry.
In a shocking revelation of how criminals exploit vulnerability and superstition, the Bijnor police in Uttar Pradesh have dismantled a gang that targeted women near hospitals. The fraudsters used the guise of black magic and exorcism rituals to trick victims into handing over their gold jewelry, believing they were being cured of their ailments.
The Modus Operandi: Healing Through Deceit
The gang specifically operated around the government hospital in Sherkot, identifying elderly or sick women who were in a state of distress. They would approach the victims, claiming to possess supernatural powers that could cure their illnesses through specific rituals. Once the victims were convinced, the criminals would manipulate them into parting with their gold ornaments under the pretext of the healing process.
How the Crime Came to Light
The police investigation began following a formal complaint lodged at the Sherkot Police Station by Kamlesh Ruhela, a resident of Mohalla Acharjan. Mrs. Ruhela reported that on October 7, 2026, as she was leaving a government hospital, she was approached by a man named Aslam and two other unidentified individuals.
The trio convinced her that they could treat her illness using black magic. During the course of their interaction and the subsequent fraudulent ritual, the suspects managed to steal her gold earrings.
The Arrest and Recovery
Taking the complaint seriously, the police formed specialized teams to track down the suspects. On October 24, 2026, acting on a precise tip-off, the Sherkot police arrested a suspect identified as Zeeshan, also known as 'Kaliya'. Zeeshan is a resident of Nanak Nangli (alias Nangaliya) in the Amroha district.
During the arrest, officers recovered two pieces of a gold earring from Zeeshan's possession, linking him directly to the crime.
Confessions and the Loot Trail
Under interrogation, Zeeshan provided a detailed account of the gang's activities. He confessed that he operated alongside two accomplices, Aslam and Mujammil (who also goes by the name Jackson). He admitted that the trio had been carrying out similar scams for the past two to three years, primarily targeting elderly women near the Sherkot government hospital.
Where the Gold Went
Zeeshan revealed the fate of the stolen jewelry from Kamlesh Ruhela:
- The First Earring: This was sold for 26,000 rupees to a goldsmith named Hirdesh Goyal. The transaction was facilitated by an intermediary named Pulkit.
- The Second Earring: This piece was broken into two parts, one of which was recovered by the police from Zeeshan.
The police are continuing their investigation to apprehend the remaining members of the gang and identify other potential victims of this spiritual fraud.