What began as a heartwarming tale of a mother reuniting with her long-lost son after 22 years swiftly turned into a distressing saga of deceit and betrayal for a family in Delhi. Bhanumati Singh was overjoyed to be reunited with her son, Pinku, who had left home at a young age following a disagreement. A video capturing the emotional reunion between Bhanumati and the ascetic, believed to be Pinku, went viral, stirring widespread sympathy and support from netizens. Tears of joy flowed as Bhanumati embraced the monk, believing him to be her son.
Monk's mission
Pinku, now a monk, explained to his parents that he had renounced worldly pleasures and needed to complete his spiritual journey by visiting Ayodhya and receiving alms from his family. Despite initial reluctance, Pinku's parents eventually relented, supporting his chosen path.
Twisted deception
However, Pinku's requests for monetary contributions to his monastery raised suspicions. When he demanded a hefty sum of Rs. 10 lakh for his return, his father, Ratipal Singh, grew wary and initiated inquiries.
Revelation and complaint
A police investigation revealed that the man posing as Pinku was Nafees from Gonda village, perpetrating a scam on the unsuspecting family. Ratipal filed a police complaint, exposing the imposter's fraudulent scheme.
Pattern of deceit
Further investigation uncovered a pattern of similar scams orchestrated by Nafees's brother, Rashid, and others, preying on families' emotions and vulnerabilities to swindle them out of large sums of money.
Ongoing investigation
Authorities are diligently pursuing the case, unravelling the intricate web of deception and seeking justice for the aggrieved families who fell victim to the monk imposter's elaborate ruse.
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