Court Orders Investigation into Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Swami

A POCSO court has ordered an FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati over allegations of sexual abuse at Vidya Math, following a petition by Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj. Allegations involve violations under both BNS and POCSO Act sections. An investigation has been ordered as evidence and statements have been presented.

A special POCSO court has mandated the Jhunsi Police Station to file an FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati. The court responded to a petition claiming sexual abuse of boys at Vidya Math and examined evidence before ordering an investigation into the allegations.

The petitioner, Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj, sought actions under multiple sections of the BNS and POCSO Act, related to sexual assault. The court's decision renews hope for justice among the victims, known as 'batooks' in the ashram.

In protest and to raise awareness, a Sanatan Yatra has been organized from Prayagraj to Varanasi. Recently, Avimukteshwaranand has been in the news for issues related to the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, including his claim of being barred from bathing on Mauni Amavasya.

(With inputs from agencies.)