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- A couple from Maharashtra was arrested in Adilabad for allegedly extorting ₹81,600 from a man by exploiting his superstitious beliefs.
- The accused were identified as Salim Syed, 40, and his wife Syed Shama, 46, residents of Peth Bhag village in Sangli district.
- The couple collected the money claiming it was for puja material and rituals to ward off trouble to the victim's family.
- The couple later demanded another ₹1.32 lakh, saying additional pujas were needed to avert a threat allegedly caused by black magic.
- The victim approached the police after realising he was being duped, and the arrest shows how fear of black magic is used to cheat people of large sums.
What to watch next
- Whether the couple is produced before a court and remanded to custody.
- Whether any more victims come forward against the couple.
- Whether the demanded ₹1.32 lakh leads to additional charges or recovery efforts.
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