The police on Tuesday arrested a man, who claimed to be a godman and allegedly tried to sexually exploit a woman in Agrati village of Rajouri district in Jammu.

Rajouri Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Chandan Kohli, said that the accused, who claimed to be a godman, belonged to Mendhar area of Poonch district.

“He had come to Agrati village for treating a woman, who was allegedly under the influence of black magic,” he added.

The arrested person belongs to Mendhar area of Poonch district and came to Agrati for treating a woman who was allegedly under the influence of black magic.

The police have registered a case under relevant sections of law and the accused has been arrested.

The accused has been identified as Mohammad Akbar, resident of Chatral village in Mendhar subdivision of Poonch district.

“We have registered a case and further investigation is going on,” said Kohli.