Major Setback For Self-Styled Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand: FIR Ordered Over Alleged Sexual Abuse Of Children At Ashram

Allahabad: A special POCSO court in Allahabad has ordered the police to register an FIR against self-styled Shankaracharya, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati of Jyotish Peeth, over allegations of sexual assault of children at his ashram. The FIR will also be registered against his disciple Swami Mukundanand Giri. The court also ordered a detailed investigation into the matter.

This comes after the court recorded the statements of two minors, who are the alleged victims in the case.

The FIR will be registered in the Jhoansi Police Station. ADJ (POCSO Act) Vinod Kumar Chaurasia passed the order after hearing an application filed by Shakumbhari Peethadhishwar Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj under Section 173(4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), seeking the registration of an FIR and strict action against the accused.

Shakumbhari Peethadhishwar Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj, head of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mukti Nirman Trust and Shakumbhari Peethadheeshwar, has alleged that minors were forced into acts under the pretext of ‘guru seva’ at the ashram. He also claims to have submitted a CD of the crime in the court.

‘False Allegations’: Swami Avimukteshwaranand

After the court's order, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati called the allegations levelled against him false, adding, “Everything will be proven in court.” Stressing that he is not afraid of the case, Swami Avimukteshwaranand said that he believes in the justice system.

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