Self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati accused of sexually harassing students: What we know about him

At least 17 girls have accused Saraswati of using abusive language, sending obscene messages and making unwanted physical contacts.

A self-styled godman named Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati alias Parth Sarthy has been booked by Delhi Police for allegedly sexually harassing multiple students of a management institute.

At least 17 women have accused Saraswati of using abusive language, sending obscene messages and making unwanted physical contacts. Some faculty members of Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management have also been charged of pressuring the students to agree to his demands.

What we know about Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati

Saraswati was a member of the management committee at the institute, and is currently absconding. He was earlier associated with Sri Sri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Mahasamsthanam Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham, which has now distanced itself from the accused.

While cops are trying to trace Sarawasti, they found a Volvo car at the management institute's basement. The car, allegedly used by the godman, had a forged diplomatic number plate -- 39 UN 1.

Meanwhile, police are trying to trace Saraswati, and multiple teams have been formed. Teams are reportedly keeping a strict vigil at airports to prevent him from fleeing the country.

(With PTI inputs)