Under the guise of spiritual guidance, self-styled ‘godman’ Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati allegedly turned a delhi private institute into a hunting ground for sexual predation. Using promises of foreign trips and threats of academic failure, he targeted female students—particularly those admitted under the EWS quota. While the law closes in, with multiple FIRs and a lookout circular issued, Saraswati remains on the run. This is not just a case of harassment; it is a chilling example of power, manipulation, and impunity in the name of religion.
1. Obscene Messages as Lure
Saraswati allegedly sent messages like “Come to my room” and “I will take you abroad, no payment required”, coercing students under the cover of spiritual mentorship.
2. Threats to Academic Careers
“If you do not listen, I will make sure you fail your exams,” he allegedly warned, exploiting the students’ dependence on academic progression for manipulation.
3. Targeting the Vulnerable
Investigators revealed that Saraswati specifically targeted students under the EWS quota, preying on those with fewer resources and less ability to resist.
4. Complicity of Wardens
Three female wardens allegedly aided him, pressuring students to delete incriminating chats and comply with his demands—a systematic abuse of authority.
5. Digital Evidence Tampering
Phones of over 50 students were examined, many showing deleted chats. CCTV footage and wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital recorders are suspected to have been tampered with, indicating a deliberate cover-up.
6. Multiple criminal Charges Filed
Saraswati has been booked under sections 75(2) (sexual harassment), 79 (insulting modesty), and 351(2) (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, reflecting the severity of his actions.
7. On the Run and Under Watch
Despite multiple FIRs and police teams tracking him, Saraswati remains elusive, with his last known location traced to Agra. A lookout circular has been issued to prevent him from fleeing the country.
8. A Pattern of Abuse Across Years
Saraswati’s criminal record stretches back to molestation cases from 2009 and 2016, suggesting a long history of predatory behavior covered by institutional complicity and his religious persona.
⚡ Bottomline
Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati is not just a ‘fake godman’; he is an alleged predator who used power, religion, and fear to exploit students. The involvement of wardens and the deletion of evidence show systemic collusion. As he remains on the run, this case is a stark reminder that blind reverence and institutional neglect can empower predators at the cost of innocent lives.
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