13 June,2023 04:40 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondent
Representative image/iStock
An offence has been registered against a Mumbra resident for allegedly attempting to convert a youngster from Palghar.
The accused got in touch with the after getting in touch with him on social media, police said on Tuesday.
Based on a complaint lodged by the youngster's father, the police have registered an offence against the accused.
"The accused will be arrested soon," said senior inspector Sampatrao Patil of Manickpur police station.
ALSO READ
After Elephanta boat tragedy, life jackets mandatory for boat rides
NCPA announces SOI's Spring 2025 Season with maestro Zubin Mehta, Sir Mark Elder
Bombay HC dismisses plea against Sena leader Ravindra Waikar's win in LS polls
Ferry carrying 111 passengers, exceeding 90-person capacity, in ferry collison
Wankhede at 50: Mumbai’s cricketing jewel gets ready for grandest anniversary
"The complainant alleged that the accused had gotten in touch with his son on social media and during their chats online, he posted derogatory remarks about Hindu deities to convince the youngster to convert," he said.
"The accused also allegedly claimed that he had supernatural powers," the official said.
A case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013.
(with inputs from PTI)
