Daijiworld Media Network
Jodhpur, Nov 6: Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu 72, had a charge sheet filed against him by the Jodhpur police, today for allegedly raping a minor at his Jodhpur ashram as well as for gang rape.
He was arrested on September 1 from his Indore Ashram and is currently at Jodhpur Central Jail. If the charges are proved, he will face a further increased jail sentence of up to 20 years as per Section 376D of the IPC.
Chhindwara gurukul caretaker Sharat Chandra, hostel warden Shilpi, his personal caretaker Shiva and driver-cum-personal cook Prakash have also been accused by the police for assisting him in his alleged crimes. The prosecution has expressed confidence in bringing all the accused to justice with the testimony of 58 witnesses.
The Godman meanwhile protested his innocence by claiming that everyone was set on portraying him as a 'dracula'.