File photo of Ashok Kharat, alias ‘Bhondu Baba,’ accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 35-year-old woman over several years under the pretext of spiritual guidance, in Nashik. | Photo Credit: ANI Jailed self-styled godman Ashok Kharat’s close associate and his wife died when their car rammed into a stationary container truck on Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar district on Friday (April 17, 2026), prompting some Opposition leaders to raise suspicion over the incident. Police identified the deceased as Jitendra Shelke (55) and his wife Anuradha (50). Their 14-year-old son sustained serious injuries in the accident, an official informed. Published – April 18, 2026 12:51 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation BJP, Opposition in war of words after Constitution Amendment Bill defeat Mysore University School of Engineering delivers first batch of graduates