The investigation into a self-proclaimed spiritual leader, Kamruddin, also known as Baba, has revealed shocking details, including the alleged murders of at least six individuals linked to an occult practice called Dhanvarsha, or “raining money.” According to senior police officials, Kamruddin is accused of poisoning three victims in Outer Delhi last February by serving them tainted laddus.
On Wednesday, the Delhi Police submitted a comprehensive 527-page chargesheet to a court regarding the triple homicide case. Police stated that Kamruddin is the sole suspect in these murders and has been implicated in the deaths of six individuals in connection with the Dhanvarsha ritual.
The recent victims, who were discovered in a vehicle near the Peeragarhi Flyover in Outer Delhi, include Randhir Singh (76), Shiv Naresh Singh (47), and Laxmi Devi (40). Prior incidents of murder attributed to Kamruddin reportedly occurred in 2014 and 2025.
In October 2025, Laxmi, a homemaker from Jahangirpuri facing financial difficulties after her husband’s job loss due to chronic health issues, encountered Saleem, who acted as Kamruddin’s intermediary. Officers revealed that Saleem introduced Laxmi to Kamruddin, leading her to visit him shortly after Diwali.
To showcase his purported powers, Kamruddin allegedly took Laxmi’s shawl, wrapped it around his hand, and produced bundles of cash while reciting mantras. This spectacle convinced Laxmi of the efficacy of the Dhanvarsha ritual, which she believed was her only hope for resolving her troubles. She then began recruiting other women for Kamruddin, hoping that the supernatural spirit, or “djin,” would assist them as well. Laxmi joined various WhatsApp groups where she met Naresh, who was already involved in the occult.
Authorities discovered a diary belonging to Laxmi that contained detailed information about numerous women, including their physical measurements and medical histories. Additionally, multiple photographs of these women were retrieved from her phone, according to a senior officer.
Kamruddin’s rise as a self-styled spiritual leader began in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, where he initially presented himself as a healer offering natural remedies for common ailments. After relocating to Ghaziabad in 2010 with two of his sons, he became increasingly involved in occult practices.
According to the investigation, Kamruddin connected with other self-proclaimed spiritual leaders engaged in Dhanvarsha rituals, learning their methods and eventually adopting similar schemes for his own followers.
In February 2014, a woman named Anita went missing in Rajakhera village, Rajasthan. Her father, Munna Lal, filed a report after her disappearance, and her body was later discovered by her husband, Narayan Singh. It was revealed that the couple sought Kamruddin’s help due to their struggles with infertility. Allegedly, Kamruddin summoned a djin and advised Narayan that Anita would never conceive, suggesting that he should kill her, which he did.
Kamruddin was apprehended in connection with this incident but was later released on bail. In 2025, he is accused of poisoning two additional victims, Ram Nath and Puran, by serving them sweets laced with poison, with their bodies found in an abandoned glass factory near his residence.
The Dhanvarsha ritual, promoted by various self-styled godmen across North India, is marketed as a panacea for numerous issues, ranging from health and fertility concerns to financial struggles and familial disputes.
