New Delhi: A notice had been issued to Asaram Bapu by Jodhpur Police and asked him to appear for interrogation till 30 August under the case in which he has been alleged for sexual assault against him.
Asaram bapu was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl at his Jodhpur ashram on Independence Day.
Police officials of Ahmedabad said that the Jodhpur police had come to serve summon of Asaram at his Ahmedabad ashram.
However Asaram had continuously denied from these allegations.
Asaram, during a discourse at his ashram of Khandwa Road, said, “I feel very sad when this girl is termed as a rape victim. She is like my daughter, grand-daughter or niece. She is not a victim, far from that. The rape victim is the one who is violated but this girl is pure in my view.”
Asaram also claimed, “Baseless allegations are leveled against me because I preach Indian culture during my discourses. In last four-and-a-half years, I was accused of practicing black magic and tantrik practices but none of them stood legal scrutiny.”
“Allegations are leveled against me, especially in the months of July and August, because this is the period when monsoon frogs come out in open.”
Asaram also said that he will not file a petition seeking anticipatory bail in the case. However Asaram evaded a query on whether he would produce himself before the police team investigating the case.
Asaram said he would hold discourses across the country for jail inmates who are innocent and, if needed, he would help them get legal aid.
Bureau Report
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