The Fall of a False Prophet: Chaitanyananda Saraswati's Reckoning

On Sunday, Chaitanyananda Saraswati was presented before a Delhi court, with police requesting five days of custody for the self-styled godman, who is accused of sexually harassing 17 female students. The 62-year-old was apprehended in Agra and appeared before Duty Magistrate Ravi in the afternoon.

Officials report that Saraswati, once held a prominent role at a management institute in southwest Delhi, engaged in misconduct by sending inappropriate texts and coercing students into late-night visits. His arrest uncovers a complex network of deceit, including frozen assets totaling Rs 8 crore across various accounts.

Investigations reveal that Saraswati withdrew Rs 50 lakh post-FIR and possessed fake visiting cards citing ties to global entities like the UN and BRICS. The case highlights significant breaches of trust and manipulation under false spiritual guises.

(With inputs from agencies.)