Dec 22, 2024 01:17 AM IST
An 89-year-old godman in Delhi has been booked for rape after a girl alleged assault, whereas he counters with claims of unlawful land grabbing in opposition to her.
An 89-year-old “godman” at an ashram in Timarpur, north Delhi has been booked on expenses of rape after a 51-year-old girl accused him of raping her, police stated on Saturday. Nevertheless, the accused has filed a counter criticism in opposition to the lady and 4 different folks, alleging that they grabbed the ashram land illegally, police added.
Police stated {that a} girl approached them on December 13 alleging that she was raped by Raja Ram Das in April. (Representational picture)
The accused was recognized as Raja Ram Das, president of the Satguru Kabir Mandir Prachar Samiti. Police stated {that a} girl approached them on December 13 alleging that she was raped by Raja Ram Das in April.
“She said that she was his disciple and was taking care of him when he was unwell. However, he raped her on an April night,” the officer stated, including that the lady instructed them that the accused is the mahant (head) of Satguru Raja Ram Sahab Dharmik Belief, run by Kabir Vigyan Aashram.
Primarily based on her criticism, police registered a case on expenses of rape. “The accused was asked to join investigation and he did. Further investigation is underway,” the officer stated.
A second officer stated on situation of anonymity that they’ve acquired a criticism from Das in opposition to 5 folks, together with the lady complainant, alleging that they grabbed the ashram land by unlawful means. “The complaint has been received and is undergoing examination,” the officer stated.
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