Chaitanyananda scandal evidence has taken a disturbing turn as Delhi Police uncovered a sex toy, pornographic CDs, and forged photographs during searches of the self-styled godman’s quarters at the Vasant Kunj institute. The 62-year-old spiritual leader, accused of sexually harassing 17 female students, now faces mounting evidence of systematic exploitation and deception.
The investigation into godman Chaitanyananda arrest has revealed a pattern of predatory behavior targeting economically disadvantaged women students who were pursuing PGDM courses under EWS scholarships. Police sources indicate that the accused specifically targeted vulnerable students, luring them with fake job promises before pressuring them into sexual favors.
During a fresh search of Chaitanyananda’s on-campus residence, investigators discovered what they describe as a “torture room” where female students were allegedly coerced and abused. The room’s identification came through victim testimonies and the accused’s own reluctant admissions during interrogation sessions at the Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management and Research.
Chat messages recovered from Chaitanyananda’s seized mobile phone provide damning evidence of his harassment tactics. The digital evidence includes lewd messages to female students, requests for private photographs, and disturbing conversations about arranging partners for clients, including references to Dubai royals.
Police investigations have revealed that Chaitanyananda maintained live CCTV access to campus and hostel areas through his mobile phone, even while evading arrest. This surveillance system allowed him to monitor student movements continuously, creating an atmosphere of fear and control that prevented victims from reporting the abuse initially.
The accused’s modus operandi involved forcing female students to surrender their mobile phones and academic certificates, effectively trapping them in exploitative situations. Many victims were threatened with expulsion or academic failure if they resisted his advances, highlighting the power dynamics he exploited through his institutional position.
Forged photographs discovered during the search showed Chaitanyananda posing with prominent political leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Barack Obama. These fake images were apparently used to enhance his credibility and authority among students and their families, facilitating his predatory behavior.
The investigation has expanded beyond the primary accused to include three female staff members of the institute who allegedly assisted Chaitanyananda in pressuring students. Their arrest indicates the systematic nature of the exploitation and suggests broader institutional complicity in the harassment.
Delhi Police have frozen assets worth ₹8 crore linked to Chaitanyananda across multiple bank accounts and fixed deposits. This financial investigation reveals the substantial resources he accumulated, potentially through fraudulent practices and exploitation of his religious and educational positions.
During interrogation, the accused has shown no remorse and remains evasive when answering direct questions, according to police sources. His repeated claims of forgetting his phone password and feeling nervous demonstrate attempts to obstruct the investigation despite overwhelming evidence against him.
The case has broader implications for oversight of private educational institutions, particularly those claiming religious or spiritual affiliations. The exploitation of EWS scholarship students highlights systemic vulnerabilities that predators can exploit within India’s educational framework.
Police teams have traced Chaitanyananda’s movements across 13-15 hotels in different cities during his period of evasion, with investigations extending to Uttarakhand locations including Almora and Bageshwar. This extensive manhunt demonstrates the resources he dedicated to avoiding arrest and suggests premeditated planning of his escape.
