One day Murgan gets a random call from a pundit (Shaikh), who tells him every detail of his background and also the kind of future he would have. Shaikh also asks him to let him perform two pujas at his home, as it would help him gain prosperity. For the first puja, Shaikh charges him Rs 11,000. Illustrationss/Ravi Jadhav

The lure of a bright future and landed a Malad resident in trouble when a self-proclaimed pundit ran away with jewellery and cash after spiking the 'gangajal' being used for a puja at home. However, seven months later, his fortune did change. The victim caught him on Saturday with the help of others and handed him over to the Kherwadi police.