17 Women At Delhi Ashram Accuse Director Of Molestation, His Luxury Car With Fake UN Plate Seized

Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati alias Parth Sarathy has been accused of sexual harassment.

The director of a well-known ashram in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj area has been accused of sexual harassment by over a dozen students, said police. Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, formerly known as Swami Partyarathyof Sri Sharadha Institute of Indian Management-Research, has been accused of harassing students pursuing management diploma courses on EWS scholarships.

A case has been registered at Vasant Kunj North Police Station, based on the statements of the girls.

According to the sources, the accused swami has a luxury car with a fake number plate bearing UN number. The car has been impounded, and upon further investigation, it was found that no such number has been issued.

The complaint was registered by PA Murli, the administrator of Sri Sringeri Math. As per the complaint, it was alleged that a PGDM student from the institute was sexually harassed.

Releasing a statement, the ashram said, “Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, formerly known as Swami Parthasarathy, has engaged in activities that are illegal, inappropriate… As a result, the Peeth has severed all ties with him… (It) has also lodged complaints with the relevant authorities regarding illegal acts committed by Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati.”

During inquiry, 32 female students recorded their statements in front of the police. Out of the 32 students, 17 alleged that they were verbally abused, being subjected to obscene videos and unwarranted physical contact as well, sources reported.

The students have further alleged that the women faculty also forced the student to comply with the demands of the accused director.

Delhi Police have seized the CCTV footage and other digital devices such as hard disks and NVRs. The evidence has been sent for forensic testing.

Meanwhile, the accused is still at large. Several police teams are searching for him. The accused’s location is being traced by the police.