Self-Styled Godman Arrested in Connection with Sexual Harassment Allegations

Delhi Police apprehended Chaitanyananda Saraswati in Agra, following allegations of sexual harassment involving 17 female students from a private institute. Authorities froze assets worth Rs 8 crore linked to Saraswati. As per the FIR, he coerced students into visiting him and tracked them via phone.

In a significant development, Delhi Police successfully apprehended self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati in Agra, amidst rising allegations of sexual harassment involving 17 women students. The arrest followed a tip-off leading to Agra, officials confirmed on Sunday morning.

Authorities earlier took decisive measures by freezing assets valued at Rs 8 crore linked to Saraswati. These assets were parked in various bank accounts and fixed deposits.

The FIR lodged against Saraswati accuses him of coercing female students at a management institute in southwest Delhi to visit his quarters at inappropriate hours. He also allegedly sent them unsolicited text messages and monitored their movements via his phone.

(With inputs from agencies.)