Seven Laddoos Saved Her Life: Occultist's 'Blessed' Sweets Linked to Eight Deaths
In a chilling case emerging from Ghaziabad, a woman's life was saved by her husband's skepticism when he threw away seven laddoos that were allegedly prescribed by an occultist. The sweets, which were supposed to cure her dizziness, have been linked to at least eight deaths, according to police investigations.
Widening Serial-Killer Probe Centers on Occultist
Police have launched a widening serial-killer probe focusing on Kamrudin, an occultist based in Loni, Ghaziabad. In just one week, authorities have contacted at least 50 people who visited him for supposed healing. The investigation has revealed connections to multiple deaths, including three recent fatalities in Peeragarhi from alleged poisoning, a 2014 murder, and a double murder last year.
Neha, a 35-year-old factory worker from Sultanpur in Lucknow, survived because her husband forbade her from eating the laddoos and discarded them. Her ordeal began in February when she started experiencing dizziness. Despite undergoing clinical tests that showed no medical issues, a family friend named Saleem recommended Kamruddin, claiming he had divine healing powers.
Disturbing Rituals and False Diagnoses
Unaware of the danger, Neha visited Kamruddin with her brother. The occultist diagnosed her without reviewing any medical reports, simply by looking at her and performing a jhaada (a cleansing ritual). He then drew a picture of a woman and a man with a split-open head on paper, claiming Neha had been cursed by being fed pig and chicken meat. He insisted that an utaar (cleansing) was necessary to save her.
The first consultation cost Rs 2,000, and Kamruddin gave her seven laddoos, instructing her to eat one daily for a week, mimicking a medical prescription. My husband did not allow me to eat them, Neha recounted. The occultist also provided a bottle of water and an egg, but I consumed nothing.
Escalating Fees and Terrifying Procedures
During a subsequent visit, the fee skyrocketed to Rs 8,000 for what Kamruddin called a spiritual surgery. He made Neha lie down and used a white cloth, like a gamcha, to supposedly extract the curse from her stomach. He pretended to pull out blood-soaked threads and something resembling rotting meat, with a smell so foul it caused Neha to vomit. He claimed the evil was leaving her body.
After this harrowing experience, Kamruddin made Neha run laps around a shrine in his room and consume a cold drink. Fortunately, she survived, but police report that several other victims were not as lucky, succumbing to the occultist's deadly methods.
Police Investigation and Public Warning
The case highlights the dangers of relying on unverified occult practices for health issues. Authorities are urging the public to seek medical help from licensed professionals and report any suspicious activities. The investigation into Kamruddin's actions continues, with police working to uncover the full extent of his alleged crimes and prevent further tragedies.
