Fake Baba Hrishikesh Vaidya Arrested in Pune for Assault, Rape

• Self-proclaimed religious guru Hrishikesh Vaidya, claiming to be Lord Shiva's incarnation, arrested by Pune Police.
• Arrest follows a case registered at Hadapsar (Manjari) Police Station for allegedly assaulting and raping a 35-year-old woman.
• Vaidya had absconded after the incident but was apprehended in the Pimpri area based on technical investigation.
• He befriended the victim on Facebook, gained her trust, and then allegedly drugged and raped her in December 2023.
• Police suspect he may have defrauded and victimized many other women; further investigation expected during custody.