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MAY 15, 2016 02 HOMELINK Sprouting blood unleashes the ‘evil spirit’ A self-styled astrologer terrorises an innocent woman Second of many parts A team leader at my workplace encouraged me to write my story for publication in Indian Newslink. My story relates to an Indian Astrologer and Soothsayer who claimed to ‘ward off all bad effects’ hovering over me and make my life happier and healthier. But he has left me in a state of anguish, helplessness and sickness. He practiced black magic which has caused me and my family harm. My name is Mariam (not my real name) and I live in Auckland. I am a depressed woman, cheated and victimised by people who have no conscience or scruples. I can now recall how cunningly this witch doctor conned me into believing that he could actually multiply my money by utilising my good luck and my father’s good fortune combined with his divine prayers. Tripling money He first sent me to the Manurewa Mall along with his wife and asked me to buy some rice. He put two $20 notes (which I gave), along with the rice into a box, added turmeric powder and closed it after reciting some Mantra. He then instructed me to keep the box safely in my cupboard and not let even my family see it, saying that ‘good luck should be preserved.’ I did so and brought it to him after two days. When he opened the box after reciting some Mantra I found $60! He convinced me to bring more cash so that he could perform this good luck prayer for me. Unfortunately, I did so – with money taken on loan. I can now understand how he performed this magic. He instructed his wife to give me incense sticks and perform some prayers in the small prayer room where he had an arrangement of flowers and rice in a beautiful pattern with some fruits placed as offering to the Gods. While I was engaged in performing this prayer with his wife, he managed to quickly place the rest of the notes inside the box and close it. I was then led into believing that my money had multiplied because of his prayers for good luck and good fortune. Pool of blood After returning home following one such visit to his place, I started peeling a cucumber to prepare salad. As I was peeling, my new Japanese knife slipped from my hand and fell on my right foot with such a strong impact that within five minutes I was standing on a pool of blood. As I looked down at my foot, I saw a fountain of blood spurting from the cut on my leg. I began bleeding profusely. My son quickly rushed me to Accident & Emergency where a team of doctor and nurses applied stitches and sent me home. I was in a state of shock and depression. I had to stay at home until the stitches were removed. Three weeks later, I went to see him again as he asked me to ‘receive protection.’ Possessed body After I arrived at his place, he expressed a lot of concern for me and then pointing towards a similar cut on his foot he said, “You know, sister, this evil thing tries to escape from your body through such cuts, causing it to bleed. I have a similar cut while catching an evil spirit and it entered my body and escaped through this cut.” “Somehow, I recited some prayers and kept this spirit inside your body under control. We have to capture this bad thing quickly sister, because it is very angry right now and is looking for some escape from your body. If we do not catch it quickly, it will cause you serious harm,” he added. I was horrified. Since I was already in a state of shock and depression, I started to believe whatever he said and advised. My emotions had dried and intuitions shut off. About Pratima Nand Auckland based Pratima Nand is a true community and social worker, who helps people in distress and brings them to the attention of Indian Newslink readers. Last year, she launched a campaign against fake astrologers, soothsayers and those who claim to practice black magic and witchcraft (which are illegal in New Zealand), helped in a sting operation of TV3 and attracted the attention of Immigration New Zealand. These offenders He was a chain smoker. I can recall a plastic can full of cigarettes just outside his doorstep. I was unable to read all the warning signs that were available to me because I doubted my gut feelings and dismissed them. from India advertised in all Indian newspapers, radio and television stations and mainstream community newspapers to promote themselves. Ms Nand, a victim of one such astrologer, coordinated single-handedly with the authorities to being the perpetrators to book but all of them fled the county. Ms Nand, who was among the three top finalists (out of more than 330 nominations) at the recently held Metlifecare Senior New Zealander of the Year 2016 Awards recently introduced to us a victim (a person of Indian origin from Mumbai), of one such so-called astrologer and remover of black magic. We have changed her name to protect her identity but the Auckland woman is keen to tell her story, which will be serialised in three consecutive issues. The story appearing here is the second part. The first part appeared in our May 1, 2016 issue AUCTION Get your favourite Resene colour free! Bring this advertisement into your local Resene ColorShop and you will get quality paint, colours, professional service and advice. 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MAY 15, 2016 HOMELINK Management expert seeks Auckland Mayorality Staff Reporter info@indiannewslink.co.nz A former corporate executive and management expert has announced his candidacy for the Mayorality of Auckland, election for which will be held in October 2016. Mark Thomas promises to make Auckland Council more affordable, deliver better transport ‘sooner’ and restart growth. In a career that spans more than two decades in multiple sectors including banking, energy and consulting business, he also gathered local government experience as Deputy Chair of Orakei Local Board of Auckland Council. He was responsible for strategy, finance, economic development and the Unitary Plan of the Board. “Although there are different issues around the region, some key concerns are the size and growth in the Auckland Council budget, a lack of progress addressing transport issues outside the Auckland CBD and planning problems with the rate of growth. As Mayor, I will rewrite the 30- year Auckland Plan to reign in Council’s budget and reduce Council waste responsibly,” he said. Zero Rates Option Mr Thomas said that he would also offer Aucklanders ‘Zero Rates Increase Option’ and target growth funding more clearly into local areas. He has vowed to invest more in local transport by reprioritising the transport budget and restructure Auckland Transport to make it work more effectively. Born in Te Kuiti, Mr Thomas grew up on a small mixed livestock farm just outside Rotorua in a family of public servants. His grandfather was Chairman of the Reporoa County Council in the 1970s and a member of the then National Roads Board. His father was President of the Local Agricultural and Pastoral Association and was involved with many other services organisations. Moving to Auckland in 1984, Mr Thomas joined McDonalds, topped a national competition held in conjunction with Olympics sponsorship and represented New Zealand in making hamburgers in Los Angeles. In 1987, at 21 years of age, he became the youngest Store Manager of McDonalds on Queen Street in Auckland Central Business District, the largest restaurant in the country. Overseas Experience Four years later, he backpacked around China before landing in London where he worked for his aunt and uncle Robyn and Robert Wilson in their restaurant ‘Bleeding Heart,’ and studied economics part-time. The Wilsons founded the Trinity Hill Winery in New Zealand and now own five restaurants in London. Mr Thomas returned to New Zealand in 1990 and completed a degree in Public Policy with Commercial Law at Victoria University in Wellington. He was selected as the National candidate for Wellington Central in the first MMP election in 1996. Although he led in the polls throughout the campaign, the then Prime Minister Jim Bolger’s endorsement of Act candidate Richard Prebble two nights before the election upset his plans. Senior Positions His management assignments took him to ANZ Bank (Head of Group Marketing & Corporate Affairs and Leader, Retail branch transformation project) and to his own Consulting & Services Group. He is a Trustee and Director of ASB Stadium and many other organisations. Auckland needs a new Mayor who understands Council and local politics, has diverse business experience and who can hit the ground delivering the effective leadership Auckland needs He is a member of the Institute of Directors and the Sustainable Business Network, and was appointed to the Government’s Rules Reduction Taskforce by last year. Mr Thomas is married to Wendy Lai, and the couple have two boys aged 13 and 10. Ms Lai is a Senior Partner at Deloitte and ● First home ● Investment property ● Residential or Commercial ● Building /Extending /Renovating ● Re-finance /Restructure Rakesh Bansal ● Buying an Apartment ● Low deposit ● Self employed ● Business Loan ● Property Development For all your home loan and insurance needs talk to us... ex Bank Manager with over 30 years experience Contact usfor FREE consultation Toll Free: 0508 33 22 11 M: 021 030 8135 /099033 602 116b, Cavendish Drive, Manukau City E: info@kiwimortgages.net.nz |w:www.kiwimortgages.net.nz 03 Deputy Chair of Counties Manukau District Health Board, Director of Te Papa and a range of other private companies. Mark Thomas can be reached on (09) 9417416 or 021-417416; Email: mark@mark-thomas.co.nz; Website: www.mark-thomas.co.nz Responsible business with lasting relationship in community ACCOUNTANTS & BUSINESSADVISERS www.menon.co.nz Come,talk to us! •Income Tax Returns •GST,PAYE &FBT •Rental Property Returns •Company Formation •Tax Refunds •Insolvency Free Business Advice Director :Biju Surendran MENON & ASSOCIATES (2011) LTD ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS ADVISERS 844 Dominion Road,MtEden | 096272600 •info@menon.co.nz
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