Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati stated that he is prepared to be arrested and will cooperate fully with any investigation related to the POCSO case. During a media interaction in Varanasi, he expressed his willingness to assist in resolving the alleged wrongdoing promptly. The seer emphasized that while authorities may have an interest in the case, he is even more committed to ensuring a swift resolution.
Regarding the possibility of custodial arrest, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati argued that it would be unnecessary at this stage. He explained that custodial arrest is typically done to preserve evidence, conduct medical examinations, or prevent the accused from fleeing, all of which he deemed irrelevant after a significant period. However, he affirmed that he would cooperate if such a step were taken.
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati admitted to having limited knowledge about the specifics of the case and acknowledged that media personnel seemed more informed than he was. He clarified that no special legal team had been urgently assembled, although some lawyers had volunteered to provide assistance. Drawing from the Ramcharitmanas, he highlighted the transient nature of deceit and hypocrisy, using an episode involving Ravana as a moral example.
He also mentioned the extensive surveillance measures in place during his previous stay in Prayagraj, where CCTV cameras were installed widely and monitored from a control room. Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati encouraged officials to disclose the expenses incurred on the CCTV system and the storage location of the footage, suggesting that visual records could help clarify events if necessary. The case remains under investigation, with no official statement released by the state authorities on the seer’s situation.
