A case of cheating has been registered against a woman who duped a resident of Avanti Vihar colony of cash Rs6 lakh and ornaments worth Rs2 lakh on the name of performing some rituals, police said on Sunday.
According to Telibandha police Jyoti Poddar wife of late Ganesh Poddar has registered a case in this connection. Police said Jyoti Poddar in the month of July came in contact with the accused Rakhi Dhruv alias Asma Singh at Kali Mandir, Rajendra Nagar where Jyoti frequently used to visit.
Rakhi told Jyoti that she could perform special pooja for solving her problems and also after pooja, Jyoti would have substantial financial benefit. Rakhi then reached Jyoti’s home and started pooja from July 11. During this period the complainant gave Rs6 lakh in different instalments and also some ornaments.
Police further said for past few days Rakhi did not visit Jyoti’s home neither was she seen in Rajendra Nagar temple. Jyoti being unable to locate Rakhi lodged a complaint with Telibandha police station.
Meanwhile, the Central Crime Branch sleuths have also been asked to look into the case.