Mumbai, March 27 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday that criminal action will be taken against those circulating obscene videos of the women victims of self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat on social media.
"In the Kharat case, many more victims are coming forward. More FIRs will be filed," Fadnavis told reporters in Mumbai.
The victims have been given full protection, including protection of their identities, Fadnavis said.
Kharat was arrested on March 18 for allegedly repeatedly raping a woman over the past three years. An investigation into the case has uncovered several videos of him exploiting women.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up by the state government is investigating at least six cases linked to Kharat, including those related to rape, human sacrifice, and black magic.