'Gave poisoned laddoos': How ‘mystical healer’ Kamruddin preyed on greed, promised ‘dhanvarsha’ and left a trail of deaths in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Kamruddin, the 72-year-old occultist arrested for allegedly killing three people using poisoned laddoos in a car on Peeragarhi flyover, has been described by cops as a habitual offender — a shadowy figure whose criminal history stretched across Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, leaving a trail of fear and tragedy in its wake.

In one of the more recent cases, two men in UP's Firozabad — Ramnath and his relative Pooran — met a grim fate in May last year, allegedly at the hands of Kamruddin.


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According to the complaint filed by Ramnath's brother, in May, the victims crossed paths with Kamruddin, who claimed to wield "mystical powers capable of solving life's deepest problems". He allegedly lured the two with promises of occult remedies, weaving a web of deception under the pretext of "ritualistic magic", and extorted money from Ramnath under the guise of providing "supernatural services".

Later, when Ramnath demanded the money back, Kamruddin allegedly invited the unsuspecting duo to his house on May 8, assuring them they would gain "hidden treasures" through certain rites. There, he allegedly administered a poisonous substance to the men.

The following morning, the bodies of the victims were discovered in a narrow lane. Surrounding them were remnants of dark rituals: glass objects, laddoos, ceremonial items, and even a small bicycle. Investigators said Kamruddin may have duped the men of Rs 5 lakh. He was later arrested.

Kamruddin's dark history dates back further, to 2014, when he allegedly murdered a woman in Rajasthan's Dholpur. Police are probing his possible involvement in at least five other murder cases.

A father of seven, Kamruddin lived in Ghaziabad's Loni, where he practised occult rituals for more than a decade. Police said he operated in both Loni and Firozabad, presenting himself as a "healer" capable of treating ailments and resolving issues. Visiting cards recovered from him advertised his "ability to provide solutions for every conceivable difficulty", cops said.

A senior police officer said while initial inquiries suggested people approached Kamruddin seeking healing services for which he charged a fee, further probe revealed a darker pattern. Kamruddin did not limit himself to me-re "healing"; he preyed upon the human desire for sudden wealth, promising clients ‘dhanvarsha', or ‘wealth showers', claiming immense riches could materialise through his "mystical powers".

"Kamruddin would perform elaborate tricks before people with a shawl, creating the illusion that money was magically appearing," the officer said. "This display exploited people's greed and longing for quick riches, ensnaring them in his malevolent influence."

In the Peeragarhi case, 78-year-old Randhir was a property dealer residing in Baprola with his wife, daughter-in-law and grandchild. Family members remembered him as a "cheerful and prosperous" man. He earned Rs 15-16 lakh a month from rental income and owned land near Chanchal Park, leased to a petrol pump. The family was preparing to inaugurate a newly-built ground-plus-3-floor property, worth about Rs 5 crore, on March 25. Known for his generosity, he frequently donated large sums, often Rs 1 lakh or more, to cow shelters.

Shiv Naresh, a contractor-turned-property dealer, was active in Baprola for over five years. Laxmi, a caregiver, initially met the accused to seek treatment for her husband, who had heart-related ailments.

Kamruddin has been booked under BNS sections related to murder and poisoning.