In a shocking case that has sparked outrage in Baloda village, Garoth, Madhya Pradesh, a Muslim man identified as Mubarak Mansuri, aged 34, was arrested on May 22, 2025, for posing as a Hindu tantrik and sexually exploiting dozens of Hindu women under the guise of occult practices. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by the family of one of the victims, leading to the seizure of incriminating materials, including books on occult practices, pornographic literature, unlabelled medicines, and aphrodisiacs from Mansuri’s possession.
The Case Unfolds
According to local police, Mubarak Mansuri, a resident of Baloda village, had been presenting himself as a Hindu tantrik for over a decade, deceiving vulnerable women seeking solutions to personal and family issues.
Authorities revealed that Mansuri forged an Aadhar card and other documents to conceal his true identity and gain the trust of the community. Targeting primarily Hindu women, he is accused of sedating his victims with unlabelled medicines and aphrodisiacs before sexually assaulting them while they were unconscious.
The case came to light after the family of one victim, whose sister-in-law had been visiting Mansuri for her husband’s supposed mental health treatment, grew suspicious. The family discovered objectionable photographs of the woman with Mansuri on her mobile phone, prompting them to file a complaint with the Garoth police on May 20, 2025.
The police acted swiftly, arresting Mansuri two days later.
Garoth Station House Officer (SHO) Harish Malviya stated, “As soon as the complaint was received, we arrested the accused. Our investigation revealed that he had fabricated identity documents, including Aadhar cards, to pose as a Hindu tantrik. We are now working to determine the full extent of his crimes and the number of victims involved.”
Details of the Complaint
As per the FIR (Number: 219/2025, registered on May 22), the complainant family shared disturbing details about Mansuri’s actions.
The case came to light through a formal complaint (Application No. 900/2025) submitted by Govind, son of Shobharam Malviya, a member of the Balai caste (Scheduled Caste) and a farm labourer from Umaria Baloda, to the Garoth Police Station.
In his complaint, Govind alleged that Mubarak Mansuri, son of Wali Mohammad, of the Pinjara caste (Mansuries who are usually involved in textile weaving) and a resident of the same village, exploited his sister-in-law, Madhubala, by engaging in an illicit relationship with her. Madhubala is the wife of Govind’s elder brother, Dashrath Malviya, aged 35, who has been suffering from mental illness for approximately 12-13 years.
According to the complaint, Mansuri took advantage of Dashrath’s condition to manipulate Madhubala, luring her into a romantic relationship. Govind stated, “Mubarik used to take my sister-in-law Madhubala out with him and stayed in hotels to have illicit relations with her.” To facilitate these activities, Mansuri created a fake Aadhar card by pasting his photograph onto Dashrath’s Aadhar card, while his own legitimate Aadhar card bears a different number. This forged document was reportedly used to book hotel rooms, enabling Mansuri to conceal his identity and carry out his illicit activities.
Govind further alleged that when confronted about her relationship with Mansuri, Madhubala left the family home without informing anyone. The complainant provided the police with copies of the fake Aadhar card bearing Mansuri’s photograph, Mansuri’s legitimate Aadhar card, and Dashrath’s original Aadhar card as evidence. Govind urged the authorities to take strict action against Mansuri for forgery and fraudulent conduct, stating, “Mubarik has prepared a fake Aadhar card by pasting his photo on my brother Dashrath’s Aadhar card, which I report, and action should be taken.”
What Govind told Organiser?
On May 30, 2025, Organiser spoke with Govind Malviya, the complainant in the case against Mubarak Mansuri. Govind provided chilling details about Mansuri’s actions, revealing the extent of his manipulation and exploitation of vulnerable women in the village.
Govind shared, “Mansuri has been in contact with multiple Hindu women in our village, approximately 20 to 25 in number, and their families were unaware of his actions. We live in a village where many families depend on agriculture for their income, so the men are often away working all day. In their absence, Mansuri lures these women to hotels, sexually exploits them, and records the acts to blackmail them into compliance. Through this method, he has trapped numerous women in our village.”
Reflecting on his family’s experience, Govind recounted, “About three to four years ago, my elder brother, Dashrath, began experiencing mental health issues. We consulted multiple doctors, but his condition did not improve. Out of desperation, my sister-in-law, Madhubala, started visiting Mansuri for treatment. We were uncomfortable with her decision, but since she was seeking help for her husband, we didn’t interfere. She would spend hours at his residence, claiming it was for exorcism rituals. Mansuri provided medicines for my brother, but his condition only worsened.”
The family’s suspicions grew when they noticed Madhubala’s prolonged visits to Mansuri. The discovery of compromising photographs on her phone, depicting her with Mansuri, prompted a confrontation. The family promptly approached the Garoth police, leading to Mansuri’s arrest on May 22, 2025.
Govind further explained, “The women were so deeply under his control that no one spoke out against him earlier due to fear or ignorance of the extent of his actions. My sister-in-law has also gone missing since this matter came to light. Mansuri has been living in our village for over 30 years, which allowed him to build trust and exploit it.”
Expressing the community’s outrage, Govind added, “We now demand that his house be demolished and that he be expelled from the village to prevent him from targeting other women. Now that this has come to light, I believe he should face severe punishment to ensure he cannot harm others in the future.”
Police Findings
During the investigation, police recovered several incriminating items from Mansuri’s residence, including books on occult practices, pornographic literature, and unlabelled medicines suspected to be sedatives or aphrodisiacs. The books recovered include Sham-e-Karbala, Islam aur Sex, among others.
Authorities are analysing these items to build a case against Mansuri and determine the full scope of his activities. The police are also investigating how many women may have been victimised over the years, as Mansuri’s operations reportedly spanned more than a decade.
SHO Malviya emphasised the seriousness of the case, stating, “The accused exploited the trust of vulnerable women by posing as a spiritual healer. We are committed to ensuring justice for the victims and uncovering the full scale of his crimes.”
Based on the complaint by Govind, the accused Mansuri has been booked under sections 337 and 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
What did the Hindu activists say?
First, an official from the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), Kailash, was contacted. He stated that this is happening as part of a well-planned conspiracy. The police recovered obscene videos of several village women from Mubarak Mansuri’s possession. He allegedly threatened to kill the women in the name of occult practices (tantra-mantra) and raped them. It has been revealed that there are eight to ten such women involved.
VHP official Nepal Singh said that Mubarak Mansuri was trapping women by claiming to be Hindu. A fake Aadhaar card with a Hindu name was found in his possession. Using this, he took village women to hotels in the city and raped them.
Pandit Pankaj Vyas stated that Mubarak Mansuri, through Islamic occult practices, has not only deceived women from this village but also from nearby villages. Whether it is called a love trap or love jihad, he has been sexually exploiting these women for a long time. He created such a climate of fear through occult practices, black magic, and sorcery in the village that no one was willing to speak out against him.
The activists claimed that the number of Hindu women who have been exploited by the accused in the matter could be around 40-50.
Community outrage and protests
Demonstrators demanded strict punishment for Mansuri and the demolition of his residence, alleging that it served as the site of his illicit activities. A memorandum was submitted to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) calling for immediate and stringent action against the accused.
Local residents expressed shock and betrayal, noting that Mansuri had integrated himself into the community over decades, making his actions all the more deceptive. “He gained our trust by posing as one of us,” said a protester, who declined to be named. “This is a betrayal not just of the victims but of the entire village.”
Ongoing Investigation
The police are continuing their investigation to identify additional victims and gather further evidence against Mansuri. Authorities have urged women who may have been affected by his actions to come forward, assuring confidentiality and support. The case has raised concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable individuals under the guise of or occult practices, prompting calls for greater awareness and vigilance in rural communities.
As the investigation progresses, the incident has cast a spotlight on the need for stricter oversight of self-proclaimed practitioners and the protection of vulnerable individuals seeking help.
