May 02, 2026 05:35 am (IST)
Odisha's self-styled godman Sarathi Baba arrested
Bhubaneswar, Aug 8 (IBNS) The Odisha police on Saturday arrested Sarathi Baba, the controversial self-styled godman from his ashram in Kendrapara, reports said.
The arrest was made by the crime branch of the state police.
He will be produced in court on Saturday.
The 'Godman' has been charged with forgery, cheating and criminal intimidation.
The arrest followed an order by the Chief Minister to probe the charges against Sarathi Baba.
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