‘Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati Booked For Molestation Of Students, Now Absconding’: Delhi Police
New Delhi: The director of a branch of a private institution in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj has been booked on charges of alleged molestation after more than 15 female students came forward with complaints, police said on Tuesday.
### About the Case
According to police, on August 4, a complaint was received at Vasant Kunj North police station from an administrator of the institution against Chaitanyananda Saraswati, alleging sexual harassment of female students pursuing PGDM courses under the EWS scholarship scheme at the institution.
During the enquiry, statements of 32 female students were recorded. Of these, 17 alleged abusive language, obscene WhatsApp/SMS messages, and unwanted physical contact by the accused. Victims further stated that female faculty and administrators abetted and pressured them to comply with the accused’s demands.
Accordingly, a case under sections 75(2)/79/351(2) BNS was registered at Vasant Kunj North Police Station, and an investigation was initiated. CCTV footage was analyzed, and several raids were conducted at the institution and the accused’s addresses. However, the accused is currently evading arrest.
NVRs and hard disks collected from the SRISIIM Institute were sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for further analysis. Statements of 16 victims under sections 83 BNSS have been recorded before a Judicial Magistrate at Patiala House Courts.
During the investigation, a Volvo car was found parked in the basement of the institution. Upon verification, it was discovered that the vehicle bore a forged diplomatic number plate “39 UN 1” and was allegedly used by Chaitanyananda Saraswati. Consequently, FIR No. 385/2025, dated August 25, under sections 345(3)/318(4)/336(3)/340(2) BNS was registered at Vasant Kunj North Police Station, and the car was seized by Delhi Police.
The main accused has been absconding despite repeated efforts by authorities and has been removed from the institution.
### Statement from Sringeri Peetham
Sri Sri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Mahasamsthanam Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri, issued a statement regarding the matter. They clarified that “Chaitanyananda Saraswati, formerly known as Dr. Parthasarathy, has engaged in activities that are illegal, inappropriate, and detrimental to the interests of Sri Sri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Mahasamsthanam Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham (Peetham). As a result, the Peetham has severed all ties with him.”
The statement further added that the Peetham has lodged complaints with relevant authorities regarding the illegal acts committed by Chaitanyananda Saraswati.
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