US EditionUP POSCO Court Orders FIR Against Swami Avimukteshwaranand for Alleged Sexual Exploitation of Minors
The Prayagraj court ordered a police FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand and disciple Mukundanand after testimonies from two minors alleging systematic abuse at a Varanasi ashram.
- Earlier this month, the ADJ Rape and POCSO Special Court in Prayagraj ordered police to register an FIR against Jyotish Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and Swami Mukundanand Giri.
- The case began when Shakumbhari Peethadheeshwar Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj filed a petition on January 28 under Section 173 CrPC, submitting a purported CD and citing complaints from around 20 children at Vidyamath ashram, Varanasi.
- On February 13, the court recorded videographed statements from two minor victims in a closed courtroom, and during the hearing, the defence cross-examined the complainant and sought time to prepare its case.
- The court's ruling emphasized POCSO protections, and complainant Ashutosh Brahmachari hailed it as divine justice and vowed a foot march to Vidyamath Varanasi.
- Earlier this year the seer was already in headlines after a Magh Mela incident on January 18; the complainant Ashutosh Brahmachari reported death threats, while the camp dismissed claims as fabricated.
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FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand under POCSO Act
Lucknow: An FIR was lodged in Prayagraj against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari over allegations of sexual abuse of two persons, including a minor, over the past year, including during the Magh Mela. The action was taken on Saturday after an order passed earlier in the day by the Special Judge (POCSO Act), Prayagraj, directed that a case be registered on an application moved by Ashutosh Brahmachari Mah…
Prayagraj Court Orders FIR Against Seer Avimukteshwaranand In POCSO Case
A special court in Prayagraj has directed the police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and others on allegations of sexual assault involving minor disciples during the Magh Mela in January 2026. The order was issued by Additional Sessions Judge/Special Judge (POCSO) Act, Vinod Kumar Chaurasia, following an application submitted by Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj and others. The court instructed …
Court orders FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand under POCSO Act
Uttar Pradesh POCSO court orders registration of FIR against Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati
Mr. Saraswati accused of sexually abusing two children at his ashram under the guise of ‘guru seva’ during the Magh Mela in Prayagraj; despite written complaints to Police Commissioner, no FIR was filed
Swami Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati has been accused of serious sexual abuse. The ADJ Rape and POCSO Special Court has directed the Jhunsi police station to register an FIR against him and his disciple Swami Mukundanand Giri and investigate the matter. Avimukteshwarananda has called the case completely fabricated and questioned the accusers. Watch the video.
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