Spiritual leader Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj accused Swami Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati of misconduct at an ashram, naming individuals allegedly involved. Brahmachari criticized the seer, stating that those who call Mother Ganga dirty should not bathe in it. He claimed that young religious students from flood-affected areas were brought to ashrams and subjected to abuse.
He mentioned that, as per a Supreme Court order, the seer cannot be referred to as a Shankaracharya to avoid contempt of court proceedings. Brahmachari disclosed names of those allegedly connected, including Swami Avimukteshwaranand, his disciple Mukundananda Brahmachari, Arvind, and Prakash Upadhyay. Medical examinations of two students reportedly indicated molestation, as per court orders.
Brahmachari hinted at the involvement of followers of the accused in wrongdoing, without revealing names due to an ongoing investigation. He suggested that members of the Samajwadi Party and Congress might also be linked to the matter, alleging offenses against children at the ashram. However, no evidence was presented to support these claims.
Referring to events on January 18, Brahmachari alleged that children managed to escape and informed him about the incidents. He accused the seer of creating a public blockade that obstructed devotees from reaching the Sangam for a holy dip, citing a Supreme Court ruling against road blockades. The press conference followed a court order for an FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand and others over alleged sexual abuse of minors, based on a complaint by Brahmachari.
