Self-styled tantric Shrawan Mahto arrested after video of him swinging small children as part of ‘ritual’ goes viral
Police detained tantric Shrawan Mahto after a video circulated online showing him swinging toddlers during a ritual he claimed would cure them. The clip, captured by parents, sparked public outrage and prompted authorities to intervene. Mahto was taken into custody pending investigation into alleged child endangerment and illegal religious practices. The incident occurred in India, and investigators are examining possible violations of child protection statutes.