In a recent development, the Allahabad High Court has prohibited the Uttar Pradesh Police from arresting Swami Avimukteshwaranand in connection with a child sexual abuse complaint under investigation by the Jhunsi Police Station. The court has provided the seer with interim protection from coercive action until the next hearing. Special POCSO Judge Vinod Kumar Chaurasia had instructed the Jhunsi Police Station to file an FIR based on a complaint lodged by Ashutosh Brahmachari.
Swami Avimukteshwaranand, in response to the allegations, questioned the credibility of the complainant, highlighting the individual’s criminal background. He expressed confidence in the judicial process, stating that the FIR would reveal the truth behind what he termed a “false matter.” The seer emphasized the importance of the case, anticipating that further investigation and evidence gathering would expose the fabricated nature of the accusations.
Following a preliminary inquiry report submitted by the Prayagraj Police Commissioner Jogendra Kumar, the Special POCSO court ordered additional investigation into the case. The allegations revolve around accusations of sexual abuse of minors under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. Brahmachari, during a press conference, made serious claims against Swami Avimukteshwarananda, accusing misconduct at an ashram and naming several individuals as the accused.
