- A Madhya Pradesh man accused a Vrindavan ashram head priest of sexual assault
- The assault allegedly occurred on November 22, 2022 after intoxicants were given
- The man claimed he was blackmailed with a video and beaten when he protested
A man from Madhya Pradesh has accused the head priest of a Vrindavan-based ashram of sexually assaulting him and using a video of the act to blackmail him, a police official said on Saturday.
SSP, Mathura has ordered a report to be submitted to him on the matter.
According to the man's complaint, he was sexually assaulted after mixing some intoxicants in the 'prasad' he was given by the 'mahant' (head priest). The incident allegedly happened on November 22, 2022, when the man was staying in the ashram.
The man has also alleged that he was threatened with a video of the act and when he protested, he was beaten up. He said he managed to escape from the ashram and went to his home.
The man initially approached the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Agra range, who sent him to meet the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Mathura, with directions to the latter to take appropriate action.
The SSP directed Circle Officer (Sadar) Sandeep Kumar Singh to investigate the matter and submit a report.
The officer said the man's allegations against the mahant were very serious. But as the alleged incident happened nearly three years back, the matter is being investigated first, he added.
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