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Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati has alleged that criminals influence investigations in Uttar Pradesh while denying any contact with the complainants in a sexual abuse case filed against him. The seer claimed the allegations were fabricated.
Swami Avimukteshwaranand alleged that criminals influencing investigations in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow: Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Wednesday alleged that criminals were influencing investigations in Uttar Pradesh while denying any involvement in the sexual abuse case registered against him.
Addressing reporters in Varanasi, the seer claimed that individuals with criminal backgrounds were making allegations and attempting to influence the probe. He also maintained that he had no contact with the two persons mentioned in the case.
Know about Ashutosh Brahmachari, who filed sexual abuse complaint against Swami Avimukteshwaranand
An FIR was lodged on February 21 in Prayagraj against the seer and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari. The complaint accuses them of sexually abusing two individuals, including a minor, over the past year.
According to the complaint, the alleged incidents took place at a gurukul and during religious gatherings, including events held during the recently concluded Magh Mela.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the allegations.
During the press interaction, Saraswati displayed a purported screenshot of a WhatsApp group on his phone, claiming that information related to the investigation was being shared within the group.
He alleged that a person named Ashutosh Pandey had created the group and was receiving updates regarding the investigation. The seer questioned how details of the probe were reaching individuals not officially connected with the inquiry.
He also claimed that messages in the group suggested that Pandey had assisted investigators in collecting evidence and had accompanied members of the probe team for several days.
Saraswati said that many religious leaders across the country were concerned about the situation. According to him, the allegations had created apprehension among saints and religious figures.
He further claimed that the two complainants named in the FIR had been living with Pandey for a long time and reiterated that he had no interaction with them. The seer maintained that the accusations against him were fabricated and insisted that the truth would eventually emerge.
Ashutosh Brahmachari says ‘no one can save Avimukteshwaranand from Jail’ over sexual abuse case
Meanwhile, Ashutosh Pandey rejected the claims and said that there was sufficient evidence supporting the allegations against the seer. Pandey also accused Saraswati of making baseless statements against the police in Uttar Pradesh and maintained that the investigation would establish the facts.
The case has drawn attention due to the serious nature of the allegations and the counter-claims made by both sides. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the facts surrounding the matter.
