Godman's judicial custody extended, says his life is in danger
Godman's judicial custody extended, says his life is in danger
Shiv Murti Dwivedi alias Ichchadhari Sant Swami Bhimanand Ji Maharaj Chitrakoot wale, better known as Sex Baba was sent to extended judicial custody till April 19. Dwivedi deposed before the metropolitan magistrate, albeit through video conferencing, citing a threat to his life.
Shiv Murti Dwivedi alias Sex Baba being taken to Patiala Court on March 9. File Pic
While speaking to MiD DAY, Dwivedi's counsel MS Khan disclosed that his client is a man worth Rs 2500 crore and has several investments in real estate. "His life is under threat from the extortion racket in Tihar Jail and that's why we have also asked for a separate cell for him."
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Khan refuted claims that Dwivedi had given a confessional statement. "In fact cops made him sign a blank paper forcibly," he said.
One of the cops was sent as a decoy customer to strike a deal with the pimps, following which Dwivedi was arrested with six girls, including two former airhostesses and two students. The police also recovered six red diaries -- three related to his spiritual centres and three dealing with his illegal activities.
Sex Baba is alleged to have made crores through his prostitution racket and he also ran a website to invite new customers, as his business had spread to all parts of the country.