Nagpur: Jaripatka Police have registered a cheating case after a 73-year-old woman was allegedly duped of gold ornaments worth ₹3.75 lakh by two unidentified men using a false promise of financial gain.

The incident occurred at around 6:15 pm on June 18 near Jaitvan Buddha Vihar under Jaripatka Police Station limits.

According to police, complainant Shobha Damodhar Gajbhiye (73), resident of New Indora, Barakholi Chowk, Lane No. 1, Jaripatka, was walking on a public road when two unknown men, aged around 40–45 years, approached her.

One of them allegedly engaged her in conversation by asking for directions, while the other convinced her that if she walked 21 steps ahead, Goddess Lakshmi would bless her with financial prosperity.

The accused persuaded her to remove and hand over her gold ornaments worth ₹3,75,000 for the ritual. When she returned after walking ahead as instructed, both men had disappeared.

Based on her complaint, PSI Sachin Khutwal registered a case against the unidentified accused under Sections 318(4) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Nagpur Police Advisory to Citizens

Nagpur City Police have appealed to residents to remain alert as incidents of cheating and deception are increasing. Citizens are advised not to fall for promises of sudden wealth, money-doubling schemes, religious or superstitious claims of financial gain, or similar inducements.

Anyone who becomes a victim of fraud is urged to immediately contact the nearest police station.