Telangana: Self-styled godman arrested for claiming to cure COVID-19 symptoms

A self-styled godman has been arrested for allegedly cheating a man by claiming to cure him of COVID-19 symptoms in Hyderabad on Saturday.

According to the Miyapur police, a self-styled godman Mohammed Ismail has been arrested after he took Rs 12,000 from a person claiming to cure him of COVID-19 symptoms.

"The accused had been gathering people and claiming to cure fever, stomach and other health-related issues. He has cheated over 70 people as of now," said the police.

Further investigation is on.

( With inputs from ANI )