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Police Investigate Indian National Over ‘Spiritual Healing’ Services

Police in the Maldives are investigating an Indian national, "Master Durga Rao Guruji," for offering "spiritual healing" services after he promoted himself on social media as a fortune-teller and healer of witchcraft. Police said they are working with relevant authorities to take legal action, and the article notes the Maldives enforces strict laws against proselytisation, including a 2023 incident and a detention and deportation in August last year.

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  1. Tue 21 Jan
    Police are investigating an Indian national, identified as "Master Durga Rao Guruji," for offering "spiritual healing" services in the coun… on Tuesday only Maldives Republic Police are investigating an Indian national, identified as "Master Durga Rao Guruji," for offering "spiritual healing" services in the country, officials said on Tuesday.

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  • Instead of sharing information about such uncultured and irreligious practices with each other, we believe it is important to bring them to the attention of the relevant authorities as soon as possible and take legal action

    Police Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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  • The Islamic Ministry reported an incident involving a Hindu man allegedly attempting to convert Maldivians to the Hindu religion in the capital. In 2023 the capital Maldives Republic In 2023, the Islamic Ministry reported an incident involving a Hindu man who was allegedly attempting to convert Maldivians to the Hindu religion in the capital.

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  • Authorities detained and deported an Indian national who had been offering "spiritual guidance" sessions. In August last year Maldives Republic In August last year, authorities detained and deported an Indian national who had been offering "spiritual guidance" sessions, citing violations of the Religious Unity Act and Immigration Act.

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