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The Jnanabharati police are looking out for a quack and his affiliate for allegedly dishonest a city-based software program engineer ₹48 lakh by promising a remedy for his sexual well being points, and later threatening him when he refused to pay extra.
In line with the criticism, the sufferer, a resident of Bengaluru, mentioned he developed a sexual well being drawback after his marriage in 2023. He initially consulted medical doctors at a Kengeri-based multispecialty hospital, who carried out exams and prescribed medicine.
Nevertheless, on Might 3, 2025, he seen a roadside tent close to KLE Regulation School promoting a “fast remedy” for sexual issues. When he approached the tent, a person launched him to 1 “Vijay Guruji”, who allegedly assured a everlasting remedy via “uncommon Ayurvedic medicines.”
“Guruji” reportedly examined him on the tent and requested him to buy a so-called natural product named “Devaraj Booti” from Vijayalakshmi Ayurvedic Retailer in Yeshwanthpur, claiming it was sourced from Haridwar and price ₹1.6 lakh per gram. The sufferer was instructed to pay solely in money and never convey anybody alongside.
Believing the claims, the sufferer mentioned he withdrew money from house and bought the medication. The “guruji” later prescribed one other product, “Bhavana Booti Taila”, costing ₹76,000 per gram, of which he purchased 15 grams for ₹17 lakh with assist from his spouse and fogeys.
The quack additionally allegedly pressured him to purchase extra Devaraj Booti, warning that the remedy “would fail” in any other case. The complainant mentioned he availed a financial institution mortgage of ₹20 lakh to purchase 18 grams extra.
He additional acknowledged that he borrowed cash from a good friend to buy 4 grams of ‘Devaraj Rasabooti’, priced at ₹2.6 lakh per gram, paying one other ₹10 lakh.
Regardless of spending ₹48 lakh, the sufferer mentioned there was no enchancment in his situation. As an alternative, current medical exams reportedly revealed kidney injury, which medical doctors mentioned might be as a consequence of unsafe substances within the consumed merchandise.
When he confronted “Guruji,” the latter allegedly threatened him, claimed he wanted extra medicines, and warned him of “critical well being penalties” if he discontinued remedy.
The sufferer has sought strict authorized motion towards “Vijay Guruji” and the house owners of Vijayalakshmi Ayurvedic Retailer for dishonest, and threatening him, offering dangerous substances, and inflicting extreme well being issues.
Police have registered the criticism and initiated additional investigation.
Printed – November 23, 2025 05:55 pm IST