Did you use condoms?: Delhi's self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati would peer into students' lives

Delhi’s self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati’s case of sexual assault has new facets opening up. 32 girls have made accusations and gotten their statements recorded, of which 17 students have alleged harassment. They also claimed that he would keep tabs on them through the CCTV cameras, which were set under the pretext of security. An FIR has been filed, and the complaints have revealed that Chaitanyananda would ask intrusive questions, would facilitate foreign trips for students and then urge them to visit his room at night.

Intrusive questioning

The 62-year-old went ahead to ask a student if she had a boyfriend, and if she had had sex with him. He further probed to ask if they use condoms? The cameras near their rooms and bathroom were used to watch over their daily activities. Students' shower routines were noted and sometimes even questioned.

Additional DCP (South West) Aishwarya Singh told news agency IANS, "As soon as the complaint was received, an FIR was registered, and the investigation is ongoing. As per the law, statements of the female students who made the allegations are being recorded... Delhi Police is making all the efforts to nab the accused."

Blackmail and extortion

Reports also suggest that Chaitanyananda would target people from weaker economic backgrounds. Anybody resisting his prying eyes and predatory moves would be threatened and fined, further stating that their degrees would be withheld.