Mangalore: An aged astrologer who was found in a compromising position with a young girl in his car has been caught red handed by the public and handed over to the police near Kankanady railway station in Mangalore on July 3, Tuesday. The two were caught, thanks to the rule banning tinted class in vehicles.
The astrologer has been identified as Prakash (60) while the girl who was with him was a college student. It is learnt; the astrologer had helped the girl’s family to tide out of some crisis and had reportedly somehow managed to lure the girl into his trap.
The incident came to light when some passersby on curiosity peeped into the car which was parked in an isolated area.
The two were pulled out, the car was locked and then the astrologer handed over to the police. Earlier, it is learnt the astrologer even offered a cash of Rs 50,000 to free him.
The girl was let off with a warning while the astrologer is cooling his heels behind bars. He, it is learnt, has an office at Vamanjoor.
Investigations are in progress.