Chaitanyananda Saraswati
Delhi Godman Sexual Assault Case: Recordings Reveal How Women Were Coerced Into Hotel Meetings
Oct 07, 2025 09:33 pm CST
NDTV has obtained disturbing call recordings revealing how Chaitanyananda Saraswati's female accomplices coerced students into hotel meetings. The 62-year-old self-styled godman, arrested for sexually assaulting at least 17 women from Delhi's Sri Sharada Institute, used threats of academic consequences while his aides dismissed victims' attempts to avoid encounters. Police are also investigating his multiple identity changes and potentially fabricated credentials.
Delhi Godman and Three Female Aides Arrested for Sexual Harassment of Students at Management Institute
Oct 02, 2025 11:36 pm CST
Self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati and three female staff members from Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management have been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment from at least 17 students. The women allegedly pressured students and destroyed evidence while the godman monitored students through CCTV and sent inappropriate messages. Authorities have frozen Rs 8 crore linked to the accused, who shows no remorse for his actions.
Delhi Godman Arrested: Self-Styled Baba Chaitanyananda Charged with Sexual Harassment and Fraud
Sep 30, 2025 01:25 pm CST
Investigation reveals disturbing evidence against self-proclaimed godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, arrested after 50 days on the run for sexually harassing over a dozen women at a Delhi ashram. Police discovered predatory chats, photos with cabin crew, and evidence of fraud including fake UN ambassador credentials. At least 17 female students have provided statements against the former institute director.
Delhi Police Arrest Godman Chaitanyananda's Aide For Threatening Sexual Harassment Victim's Family
Sep 30, 2025 02:25 am CST
Delhi Police have arrested Hari Singh Kopkoti, an associate of self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, for threatening a sexual harassment victim's family. The 38-year-old allegedly made intimidating calls at Chaitanyananda's direction while the godman, arrested Sunday in Agra, remains in five-day police custody as investigators examine evidence including CCTV cameras placed outside student hostel bathrooms.
Woman Reveals How She Escaped Delhi Godman's Manipulative Recruitment Tactics at Management Institute
Sep 29, 2025 08:00 pm CST
A former prospective student shares her account of narrowly avoiding admission to Chaitanyananda Saraswati's institute, revealing the pressure tactics and concerning behavior that raised red flags before the godman's arrest for allegedly harassing 17 women. Her testimony provides insight into how the 62-year-old operated his Delhi-based management institute and recruited vulnerable students through promises of internships and international opportunities.
Delhi Godman Sexual Harassment Case: How Chaitanyananda Saraswati Evaded Capture for 50 Days
Sep 29, 2025 02:22 pm CST
Self-proclaimed godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, accused of sexually harassing 17 women at a Delhi management institute, was arrested after evading police for 50 days by changing hotels and avoiding CCTV surveillance. The case emerged after student complaints reached authorities, including the Air Force Directorate of Education, as many victims came from military families.
Delhi Godman Exposed: Chaitanyananda's Web of Fraud, Forgery, and Sexual Harassment
Sep 28, 2025 02:57 pm CST
Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, arrested for sexually harassing 17 women at a Delhi ashram, has been exposed for multiple frauds including forged UN credentials, fake PMO connections, and falsified academic achievements. Police investigations revealed counterfeit identities, multiple passports, and a Rs 40 crore financial fraud, highlighting how the self-proclaimed godman built an elaborate facade of influence and authority.
Delhi Court Rejects Bail for Self-Styled Godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati in Major Forgery and Fund Misappropriation Case
Sep 26, 2025 09:18 pm CST
A Delhi court has denied anticipatory bail to self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, who faces serious allegations of creating a fraudulent trust, misappropriating approximately Rs 50-55 lakhs, forging AICTE records, and operating multiple bank accounts under different identities. The accused allegedly diverted funds from Sri Sharada Institute for personal gain and faces additional charges of sexually harassing 17 female students at a private management institute.
Self-Styled Godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati Accused of Sexual Harassment by Multiple Women at Delhi Management Institute
Sep 26, 2025 12:01 pm CST
A 2016 molestation case reveals disturbing allegations against 62-year-old self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, who is currently wanted for sexually harassing 17 students at his Delhi management institute. Despite police raids across multiple states and a Lookout Circular, the accused remains at large after evading similar charges in 2009 and 2016.
India's Dangerous Devotion: The Enduring Power of Criminal Godmen Despite Convictions
Sep 25, 2025 03:59 pm CST
This article examines India's troubling relationship with convicted "godmen" like Asaram Bapu and Ram Rahim Singh, who continue to command devotion despite serious criminal convictions. It explores how spiritual authority combined with political protection creates dangerous power dynamics, allowing religious figures to evade justice while maintaining devoted followings even from government institutions, raising serious questions about institutional ethics and the consequences of blind faith in Indian society.