Delhi Molestation Case: Delhi ‘godman’ exposed ‘Torture room’ unearthed at Vasant Kunj institute; CCTV feeds reveal sinister control

Source: The Times of India | Original Published At: 2025-09-29 17:53:00 UTC

Key Points

• Accused 'godman' Chaitanyananda Saraswati allegedly maintained surveillance control over his institute via live CCTV feeds even while evading arrest
• Police discovered alleged 'torture room' at Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management and Research during investigation
• Forensic analysis underway on seized phone containing incriminating evidence including student communications
• Associate arrested for threatening victim's father to withdraw complaint

Chaitanyananda Saraswati, accused of molesting 17 women, was taken by police to his institute for questioning about an alleged “torture room” and CCTV locations. His seized phone showed live campus surveillance access, even while he was on the run. Police also arrested an associate for threatening a victim’s father.

Former management institute director Chaitanyananda Saraswati, alias Parthasarathy, was arrested after 50 days on the run for alleged sexual harassment, fraud, and impersonation

NEW DELHI: Chaitanyananda Saraswati, who is accused of molesting 17 women students, has been taken by police to his private institute in south west Delhi for questioning. The interrogation focused on an alleged “torture room” and the locations of CCTV cameras on the premises.

Delhi Molestation Case: Chaitanyananda Saraswati Quizzed at Sri Sharda Institute

His phone has been seized and sent for a forensic check. Police has also caught one of his associates for threatening a victim’s father to withdraw a complaint.

According to sources, the godman was taken to Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management and Research to identify locations, including his office and living quarters. A search was conducted to collect incriminating evidence. The swami, a former director of the institute, was also taken to the room where he allegedly tortured female students. Sources added that during questioning, he repeatedly claimed, “I have forgotten my phone password. I am feeling nervous.”

This is the phone he had allegedly used to contact the students. Even while on the run, he reportedly monitored his institution. A phone seized from him showed live access to the campus and hostel CCTV feeds. The probe has revealed that on Sept 14, the father of one of the victims got a threat call. The number was traced to Hari Singh Kopkoti (38) in Uttarakhand. He was caught in his home and brought to Delhi.