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New Delhi: A techie in Bengaluru allegedly faced medical issues after he took medicines prescribed by a self-styled Ayurvedic healer for sexual health problems. The 29-year-old software engineer alleged that the Ayurvedic healer and a medicine shop cheated him of Rs 48 lakh by selling costly herbal products under the pretext of curing his sexual problem.
In his complaint, the techie alleged that he developed sexual health issues soon after his marriage in 2003. While visiting a multispecialty hospital in Kengeri for treatment, he noticed a Ayurvedic tent near a law college in Ullal in May, that claimed to provide "quick solution" to sexual problems.
Spent lakhs for herbs
A man in the tent asked the techie to meet a healer name 'Vijay Guruji'. Vijay examined him and asked him to buy a rare herb 'devaraaj booti' saying it would help cure him. He also insisted that he buy the medicine from Vijayalakshmi Ayurvedic ship in Yeshwanthpur, claiming that it was sourced from Haridwar. The cost of the herb was Rs 1.6 lakh per gram.
The healer went on to advise him to buy several other herbs. The techie spent Rs 17 lakh on these herbs. When he ran out of money and stopped buying herbs, Vijay warned him that if he discontinues treatment, it would lead to severe complications. Facing constant pressure, the software engineer borrowed money from his wife and parents and also took a loan of Rs 20 lakh to buy herbs.
No signs of improvement after spending lakhs
However, despite spending lakhs on herbs, his sexual health-related problems did not improve. He later got his medical check-up done at a private hospital which revealed he developed kidney complications due to consuming herbal products.
Following this, the techie lodged a complaint with police against Vijay and shop owner. Based on his complaint, Jnanabarathi police registered a case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 123 (causing hurt by poison), 316 (criminal breach of trust), and 318 (cheating). Speaking to The Times of India, deputy commissioner of police (South-West) Anitha B Haddannavar said that they have order to clear all roadside Ayurvedic tents. The Ayurvedic healer and the shop owner are on the run and efforts are underway to nab them, police said.
